criminal justice; 2026-2027.
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Overview
This bill makes changes to several sections of the Arizona Revised Statutes related to criminal justice. Specifically, it increases a surcharge on court-authorized diversion programs for traffic offenses, adjusts assessments levied on civil traffic violations, clarifies consequences for failing to pay fines and restitution, and modifies provisions regarding the transition program for inmates. It also repeals a section related to erroneous convictions and amends laws regarding the corrections fund and advisory commission for law enforcement equipment.
Key provisions
- Increases a $9 surcharge on court-authorized diversion programs for traffic offenses, with funds deposited into the judicial collection enhancement fund and the peace officer training law enforcement equipment fund.
- Raises a penalty assessment on civil traffic violations and fines to $4, with funds deposited into the peace officer training law enforcement equipment fund.
- Clarifies consequences for failing to pay fines, surcharges, restitution, or incarceration costs, including potential contempt charges and incarceration.
- Modifies the transition program for inmates released from prison, including eligibility criteria and reporting requirements.
- Amends the corrections fund, ensuring it remains continuously appropriated and directing funds to the department of corrections building renewal fund.
- Establishes a peace officer training law enforcement equipment fund advisory commission to recommend the allocation of funds.
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