Bill Text: AZ HB2376 | 2012 | Fiftieth Legislature 2nd Regular | Chaptered
Bill Title: Court fees; payment method
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2012-04-04 - Governor Signed [HB2376 Detail]
Download: Arizona-2012-HB2376-Chaptered.html
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Senate Engrossed House Bill |
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State of Arizona House of Representatives Fiftieth Legislature Second Regular Session 2012
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CHAPTER 185
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HOUSE BILL 2376 |
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AN ACT
amending sections 12‑118 and 12‑301, Arizona Revised Statutes; relating to court fees and costs.
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Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of Arizona:
Section 1. Section 12-118, Arizona Revised Statutes, is amended to read:
12-118. Use of credit cards by courts; definition
a. A court may accept a credit card, debit card, charge card, electronic transfer or other means as approved by the supreme court or the presiding judge for the payment of any monies payable to the court including but not limited to filing fees, bonds, fines, fees, sanctions, penalties, surcharges, assessments and restitution.
b. the court may impose a convenience fee for payment made pursuant to this section.
c. for the purposes of this section, "convenience fee" means an additional fee that is imposed by the court or an authorized agent for the acceptance of monies pursuant to subsection a of this section.
Sec. 2. Section 12-301, Arizona Revised Statutes, is amended to read:
12-301. Time of payment of fees; effect of failure to collect; alternative payment methods
A. All fees are payable at the time the service is rendered, unless otherwise provided by law. An officer may refuse to perform any service in any action or proceeding, criminal proceedings excepted, until the fees are paid.
B. Failure to collect the fee shall not affect the validity of the act or service.
C. The court may allow fees to be paid by alternative methods, including credit cards, charge cards, debit cards and electronic funds transfers.
APPROVED BY THE GOVERNOR APRIL 4, 2012.
FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE APRIL 5, 2012.
