traffic penalties; appeal; stay
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- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
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Overview
This bill changes the process for appealing traffic violation judgments in Arizona. It allows individuals to appeal to the superior court using similar procedures to those established by the state supreme court. If an appeal is granted, the Department of Transportation must stay enforcement of the original judgment until the appeal is resolved or affirmed by a higher court, and the court will notify the department. The bill also clarifies that posting an appeal bond will temporarily halt enforcement of the original judgment.
Key provisions
- Allows appeals of traffic violation judgments to superior court.
- Establishes appeal procedures similar to those used by the state supreme court.
- Requires the Department of Transportation to stay enforcement of a judgment pending appeal.
- Specifies that posting an appeal bond will temporarily halt enforcement of the original judgment.
Who is affected
- Individuals cited for traffic violations
- The Department of Transportation
- Superior Courts
- Arizona Residents
Notable changes
- Creates a process for suspending enforcement of traffic violation judgments during the appeal period.
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