State v. Reynolds

OPINION

GORDON, Chief Justice.

The State of Arizona petitioned for review of the court of appeals’ opinion holding that a defendant is entitled to credit for time spent in a drug rehabilitation program as time spent “in custody” pursuant to A.R.S. § 13-709(B). We granted review to resolve a conflict between court of appeals’ decisions on this issue. We have jurisdiction pursuant to Ariz. Const, art. 6, § 5(3), and A.R.S. § 12-120.24.

FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

Brian Reynolds (appellant)' pleaded guilty to attempted sale of narcotic drugs. The trial court placed him on five years probation.…