ArizonaCounty attorneys may create diversion programs for veterans
County attorneys may set up diversion programs for eligible military members and veterans, and programs may dismiss charges after successful completion.
What it does
County attorneys may establish programs that divert eligible military members and veterans from prosecution, with possible dismissal after successful completion. Serious offenses and certain other charges are excluded.
Argument forA diversion program could let eligible military members and veterans receive treatment and possibly avoid a criminal complaint after they complete the program.
Argument againstBecause each county attorney has sole discretion, access may vary by county, while people charged with several serious offenses cannot participate.
More detail
A county attorney may establish a diversion program for a defendant who is a military member or veteran. The program may cover current or former members of the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, Space Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard, including reserve and National Guard members. The county attorney has sole discretion over whether to divert the prosecution. The program may require a guilty plea before entry. The program may allow dismissal of the criminal complaint after successful completion. Defendants charged with an offense involving death or serious physical injury, certain offenses under Title 13, chapters 14 or 35.1, or a continuing criminal enterprise are not eligible.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
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History
- 2026
- Jun 22Signed by Governor Katie HobbsBecame Law
- Jun 12Transmit to GovernorTo Governor
- Jun 11PASSEDMajor
- Vote recorded Passed. Result: pass.Upper
- Vote recorded Passed. Result: pass.Upper
- Jun 11PASSEDMajor
- Jun 9Transmit to Senate
- Vote recorded Passed. Result: pass.Lower
- Jun 9PASSEDPassed House
- Jun 1DPAMajor
- Vote recorded do pass amended. Result: pass.Lower
- Mar 25DPAMajor
- Mar 19House Second ReadingMinor
- Mar 18House First Reading.Minor
- Mar 17Transmit to House
- Vote recorded Passed. Result: pass.Upper
- Mar 17PASSEDPassed Senate
- Mar 5DPAMajor
- Vote recorded do pass amended. Result: pass.Upper
- Feb 11DPMinor
- Jan 26Senate Second ReadingMinor
- Jan 22Senate First ReadingIntroduced
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