SB1312 Summary

• Amends Arizona law regarding jurisdiction and restitution procedures for bad check offenses under section 13-1809.

• Requires restitution for bad checks to be made through the prosecutor's office before conviction if collection and processing were initiated by that office.

• Allows courts to require convicted persons to make restitution of up to twice the amount of the dishonored check or $50 (whichever is greater), plus applicable costs and fees, in addition to other punishments.

• Authorizes county attorneys to collect processing fees from persons involved in bad check offenses, with fee amounts ranging from $75-$125 depending on check amount, or 20 percent for checks over $1,000.

• Specifies that when a forged check's face amount has been altered, the altered amount determines which fee tier applies.