Drug Abuse and Gangs Bill Disqualification - Overview
The Drug Abuse and Gangs Bill (ARS 13‑3418) allows for the courts to render persons ineligible to receive State Public Assistance benefits when they are convicted of any drug-related offense described within the bill.
The Arizona Superior Court notifies FAA of any disqualification decisions made. In these situations, the following occurs:
●The court determines the time frame for which these persons are ineligible to receive assistance.
●The court sends a Denial of Public Benefits notification to the Policy Support Team.
●The Policy Support Team notifies the appropriate local office when any action is necessary.
When a participant reports that they have been disqualified, complete the following:
●Advise the participant to reapply at the end of the disqualification period.
●Document the disqualification in the case file and on CADO or the CADO Extension Form (CEF).
●Deny the application or close the case.