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AZ HB2269

AZ HB2269
Victims' rights; requirements; monetary judgments


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Introduced
01/18/2017
In Committee
03/13/2017
Crossed Over
02/22/2017
Passed
04/25/2017
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/01/2017

Introduced Session

Fifty-third Legislature - First Regular Session (2017)

Bill Summary

Victims' rights; requirements; monetary judgments

AI Summary

This bill: - Requires law enforcement agencies to provide victims with electronic forms, pamphlets, or other materials that inform them of their rights, allow them to request or waive those rights, and designate a representative. It specifies procedures for law enforcement agencies to follow in providing this information. - Requires courts to provide victims with copies of the terms and conditions of a defendant's release, which can be in electronic form. - Allows victims to submit statements to the court through various media, including video or digital formats. - Establishes a process for preserving victims' rights over restitution liens if a defendant defaults on payments. - Prohibits monetary judgments against the state, a political subdivision, or a correctional facility from being paid to a previously incarcerated person until any outstanding restitution and incarceration costs are paid. - Requires the court to retain jurisdiction over restitution orders until they are fully paid, and allows for criminal restitution orders that do not expire until paid in full. - Transfers unclaimed victim restitution payments to the state's victim compensation fund.

Sponsors (12)

Last Action

Chapter 229 (on 05/01/2017)

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