mandatory prison sentences; judicial discretion
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Overview
This bill creates a veterans diversion program in Arizona, allowing county attorneys to offer a pathway for military members and veterans to avoid prison sentences. The program allows for a guilty plea before entry and potential dismissal of criminal charges upon successful completion. However, certain offenses, such as those involving serious injury or death, and violations of specific criminal codes, disqualify individuals from participating.
Key provisions
- Establishes a veterans diversion program for military members and veterans.
- Allows county attorneys to decide whether to divert prosecutions.
- Requires a guilty plea before entering the diversion program.
- Provides for the dismissal of criminal charges upon successful completion.
- Specifies offenses that disqualify individuals from participating.
- Defines ‘military member’ and ‘veteran’ for program eligibility.
- Does not prevent other prosecuting agencies from diverting or deferring cases.
Who is affected
- Military members
- Veterans
- County attorneys
- Prosecutors
- Defendants facing criminal charges
Notable changes
- Creates a specific diversion program focused on military and veteran offenders.
- Grants county attorneys discretion in offering the program.
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