Bill > SB1161

This bill amends Arizona law regarding fees and services provided by sheriffs and constables in civil actions. The bill updates various fee structures for services such as serving summonses, executing writs, posting notices, and collecting money on executions. Key changes include increasing the maximum fee for writs issued by justices of the peace from $5 to $10, which will be deposited into a constable ethics standards and training fund. The bill also clarifies mileage calculation for constables, particularly in counties with populations over three million, by providing a specific method for determining travel reimbursement. Additionally, the bill reinforces requirements for constables to maintain detailed daily activity logs, which must be filed monthly with the board of supervisors and are considered public records. These logs must include information about processes served, attempted services, case numbers, and names of plaintiffs and defendants. The bill aims to standardize and provide transparency in the fees and activities of sheriffs and constables in civil proceedings. The legislation requires an affirmative two-thirds vote in the legislature to take effect and will become active upon the governor's signature or a subsequent three-fourths legislative vote if vetoed.

Justice, Military Affairs and Security

https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/82337