True v. Stewart

FELDMAN, J.,

specially concurring.

¶ 17 The majority finds the statute ambiguous and therefore turns to legislative intent to interpret its meaning. I write separately because I cannot agree that the language of the statute itself is ambiguous. I concur in the result because the statement of legislative intent is quite clear, and, in such cases, I believe that intent should govern in statutory construction and application.

¶ 18 True’s eligibility for early release credits is governed by present A.R.S. §§ 41-1604.09 and 41-1604.10. The language (which the majority refers to as “limiting…