criminal justice; 2026-2027
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Overview
This bill makes changes to Arizona’s criminal justice system primarily by increasing court fees for diversion programs, adjusting penalties for traffic violations, and modifying procedures for addressing defendants who fail to pay fines or restitution. It also includes adjustments to funding for the transition program for inmates leaving prison and clarifies the use of funds within the corrections and erroneous convictions funds. Notably, the bill repeals a specific section related to a past law and amends several sections of the Arizona Revised Statutes to streamline processes and enhance funding for law enforcement and criminal justice programs.
Key provisions
- Increases a $9 surcharge on court-authorized diversion programs for traffic offenses, with funds allocated to the judicial collection enhancement fund and the peace officer training law enforcement equipment fund.
- Raises a penalty assessment of $4 on civil traffic penalties and fines, directing the assessment to the peace officer training law enforcement equipment fund.
- Modifies procedures for addressing defendants who default on fines, restitution, or incarceration costs, including the possibility of contempt charges and incarceration.
- Revises the transition program for inmates leaving prison, including eligibility criteria and reporting requirements.
- Adjusts the funding mechanisms for the corrections fund, including allocations to the department of administration and the Arizona criminal justice commission.
- Amends the erroneous convictions fund, ensuring continuous appropriation and exempting it from lapsing provisions.
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