Bill > HB2825

This bill modifies Arizona law concerning the consequences of not paying fines, fees, assessments, restitution, or incarceration costs. It clarifies that if a defendant fails to appear for a hearing regarding nonpayment, the court will not issue an arrest warrant but can enter a "civil default determination," allowing the state or the person owed restitution to pursue civil collection methods without further court orders. The bill also specifies that at hearings for nonpayment, defendants can present evidence of financial hardship, and no one can be jailed solely for being unable to pay due to poverty. Additionally, it outlines procedures for setting aside a civil default determination, including provisions for repeated failures to appear, and defines what constitutes a "Civil Enforcement Remedy" for collecting these debts.

Government Affairs

https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/84663