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AZ HB2269

Bill

Status

Passed

5/1/2017

Primary Sponsor

Maria Syms

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Origin

House of Representatives

Fifty-third Legislature - First Regular Session (2017)

AI Summary

  • Allows law enforcement to provide victim information through electronic forms, pamphlets, or information cards instead of only multicopy forms.

  • Establishes a new civil law requiring monetary judgments awarded to incarcerated persons must first satisfy outstanding restitution obligations and incarceration costs before payment to the person.

  • Creates criminal restitution orders that remain enforceable indefinitely until paid in full, accrue 10% annual interest, and do not require renewal or filing fees.

  • Authorizes victims to file preconviction restitution liens after a misdemeanor complaint or felony information or indictment is filed.

  • Expands victim statement options to include audiotape, videotape, and other video or digital media in addition to oral or written statements at court proceedings.

Legislative Description

Victims' rights; requirements; monetary judgments

Criminal Code

Last Action

Chapter 229

5/1/2017

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