Bill > HB2265

This bill makes several changes to court fees and costs in Arizona, primarily focusing on civil and criminal cases. It clarifies that in civil cases, a jury fee, which includes reimbursement for juror travel expenses, will be taxed as a cost and fixed by the court, though the court can waive this fee for good cause shown. Importantly, the bill explicitly states that a jury fee may not be imposed in a criminal case. Additionally, it amends provisions regarding the expense of records or transcripts on appeal, ensuring that the cost of a certified copy of the record or reporter's transcript on appeal is a county charge, removing a previous condition that required the appellant to prove they were without means to pay. Finally, the bill prohibits imposing an appellate filing fee on a criminal defendant.