AZ HB2522

Transfers collection of court diversion fees and surcharges from defensive driving schools to courts of record or court-contracted vendors.

Maintains the $45 surcharge for individuals attending defensive driving school, with courts setting the court diversion fee amount.

Requires courts to inform the Arizona Supreme Court in writing of established court diversion fees and any changes to total costs for attending defensive driving school.

Adds new requirements for court-contracted vendors to confirm individual eligibility for defensive driving school and comply with Supreme Court procurement rules.

Effective date: March 30, 2025.