juvenile; natural life; parole eligibility

Summary

The bill changes Arizona law so that a person who committed a crime before turning 18 and receives a natural‑life sentence or a long minimum term can be considered for parole after serving the required minimum. It also sets specific parole timelines for life sentences based on the length of the term and the victim’s age, while keeping natural‑life sentences for adults without parole or commutation. The changes affect juvenile murder convictions and other serious offenses.

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