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AZ HB2558

Bill

Status

Passed

3/27/2012

Primary Sponsor

Ted Vogt

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Origin

House of Representatives

Fiftieth Legislature - Second Regular Session (2012)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arizona Revised Statutes Section 13-807 regarding civil actions by victims against criminal defendants
  • A defendant convicted in a criminal proceeding cannot deny the essential allegations of the offense in subsequent civil proceedings brought by victims or the state
  • Allows victims who receive a restitution order to bring a separate civil action to recover damages exceeding the restitution amount that was actually paid
  • Applies to all judgments of guilt, including those resulting from no contest pleas
  • Effective date: March 27, 2012

Legislative Description

Victim restitution; civil actions

Last Action

Governor Signed

3/27/2012

Full Bill Text

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