Assigned to JUD FOR COMMITTEE
ARIZONA STATE SENATE
Fifty-Sixth Legislature, Second Regular Session
FACT SHEET FOR H.B. 2157
probation; termination; deportation
Purpose
Prohibits the court from using the deportation of a probationer as the sole reason for
terminating the period of probation or intensive probation at a time earlier than originally imposed.
Background
The court, on its own initiative or on application of the probationer, after notice and an
opportunity to be heard for the prosecuting attorney and, on request, the victim may terminate the
period of probation or intensive probation and discharge the defendant at a time earlier than that
originally imposed if in the court's opinion the ends of justice will be served and if the conduct of
the defendant on probation warrants it (A.R.S. § 13-901).
Intensive probation means a program of highly structured and closely supervised probation
that emphasizes individualized intervention for a person who is deemed appropriate for the
program. Intensive probation must be conditioned on the offender: 1) maintaining employment or
full-time student status or a combination of employment and student status; 2) paying restitution;
3) paying probation fees of not less than $75 unless the court assesses a lesser fee; 4) paying
monetary obligations imposed by the court; and 5) complying with any other conditions imposed
by the court (A.R.S. §§ 13-913 and 13-914).
There is no anticipated fiscal impact to the state General Fund associated with this legislation.
Provisions
1. Prohibits the court from using the deportation of a probationer as the sole reason for
terminating the period of probation or intensive probation at a time earlier than originally
imposed.
2. Makes technical changes.
3. Becomes effective on the general effective date.
House Action
JUD 1/24/24 DP 6-3-0-0
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Read 2/5/24 33-24-0-0-3
Prepared by Senate Research
March 11, 2024
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