Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, any person who is convicted of a violent crime as defined in Section 13-901.03 that is committed while the person is under the influence of marijuana, a dangerous drug or a narcotic drug as defined in section 13-3401 is not eligible for probation or release on any basis until the entire sentence has been served. Pursuant to Section 41-1604.07, the director shall include any such person in a noneligible earned release credit class and the prisoner is not eligible for placement in an eligible earned release credit class.

Terms Used In Arizona Laws 41-1604.15

  • Director: means the director of the state department of corrections. See Arizona Laws 41-1601
  • Person: includes a corporation, company, partnership, firm, association or society, as well as a natural person. See Arizona Laws 1-215
  • Probation: A sentencing alternative to imprisonment in which the court releases convicted defendants under supervision as long as certain conditions are observed.