courts; fees; assessments
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- Passed House
- Passed Senate
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Overview
This bill makes changes to court fees and assessments in Arizona. It prohibits court fees for public defenders representing indigent defendants in certain cases, including juvenile delinquency proceedings. It also increases fees for filings, appearances, and answers in superior court, and modifies how those fees are collected and distributed. Finally, it removes the prohibition on imposing jury fees in criminal cases and clarifies procedures for appeals from justice and municipal courts.
Key provisions
- Prohibits court fees for public defenders representing indigent defendants in specific cases.
- Increases fees for filings, appearances, and answers in superior court.
- Removes the prohibition on imposing jury fees in criminal cases.
- Modifies the process for collecting and distributing court fees.
- Clarifies procedures for appeals from justice and municipal courts.
- Specifies that assessments related to public defender appointments cannot be levied.
- Addresses the payment of restitution by probationers.
- Establishes a process for deferring or waiving additional court fees in certain cases.
Who is affected
- Defendants in criminal and civil cases
- Public defenders and court-appointed counsel
- County treasurers and county recorders
- Victims of crime
- Courts and court personnel
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