prisoners; transition program
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill establishes a transition program for eligible inmates in Arizona, providing them with up to 90 days of support services after release. The program requires participation from private or nonprofit entities and focuses on providing counseling, case management, and job placement assistance. It also mandates an annual report to the governor and legislature detailing recidivism rates and program effectiveness, with specific criteria for inmate eligibility and exclusion.
Key provisions
- Establishes a 90-day transition program for eligible inmates.
- Requires contracts with private or nonprofit entities to provide transition services.
- Specifies eligibility criteria, including restrictions on prior convictions for sexual offenses and violent crimes.
- Mandates psychoeducational counseling and case management services, such as substance abuse treatment and job placement.
- Requires notification to victims of potential early release and provides an opportunity for them to object.
- Requires an annual report to the governor, legislature, and secretary of state on recidivism rates and program data.
- Allows for a one-time extension of up to 90 days for additional services if deemed necessary.
- Creates exceptions for inmates convicted of marijuana possession under specific circumstances.
Who is affected
- Inmates
- Victims of crime
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