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This bill modifies Arizona's existing law regarding the Fair Jury Improvement Fund by renaming the "Arizona trial and digital evidence fund" to the "fair jury improvement fund" and extending its operational timeline. The bill maintains the existing mechanism where court clerks collect an additional fee on court filings, which is then remitted to the state treasurer for deposit into this specialized fund. The fund's primary purpose is to provide financial support for jurors who serve in superior courts and receive less than full compensation, offering daily payments ranging from $40 to $300 per juror. The bill allows jurors who are unemployed or receive alternative forms of income (like unemployment benefits or pensions) to still receive jury service compensation. Additionally, if funds remain after compensating jurors, the money can be used for managing and displaying digital evidence during trials. The bill also extends the sunset provisions for these provisions, pushing the potential repeal date for both the fee collection mechanism and the fund itself from 2026-2027 to 2030-2031, essentially ensuring continued support for jury compensation and related court technological needs for several more years.

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https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/81598