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Overview
House Bill 2028 modifies Arizona law regarding court assessments and allows defendants who are unable to pay fines or other monetary obligations to perform community restitution instead. Specifically, if a defendant is experiencing homelessness and is indigent, the court can order them to perform community restitution in lieu of paying certain assessments. This bill excludes specific assessments and surcharges from this alternative payment option.
Key provisions
- Allows defendants unable to pay fines to perform community restitution.
- Community restitution is calculated at the minimum wage rate.
- Applies when a defendant is experiencing homelessness and is indigent.
- Excludes certain assessments and surcharges from the restitution requirement.
- Defines ‘monetary obligation’ to include fines, penalties, and fees.
Who is affected
- Defendants facing fines or other monetary obligations in criminal cases
- Individuals experiencing homelessness
- Individuals with low incomes
Notable changes
- Introduces an alternative payment option for indigent defendants.
- Establishes a calculation method for community restitution based on the minimum wage.
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