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AZ Rev Stat § 12-287 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 12 - Courts and Civil Proceedings|§ 12-287 - Clerk of the superior court victim location fund; exemption from lapsing

12-287.  Clerk of the superior court victim location fund;  exemption from lapsing A. The board of supervisors may establish a clerk of the superior court victim location fund in the county treasury consisting of monies that are distributed pursuant to section 12-286,  subsection E. The clerk of the superior court in cooperation with the board of supervisors shall administer the fund. B. The clerk of the superior court shall use monies in the fund to either: 1. Locate victims of crime whose restitution monies are being held by the clerk of the superior court. 2. Notify the county treasurer in writing to transfer monies from the fund to the county attorney victim compensation fund. C. The clerk of the superior court shall annually submit to the board of supervisors the fund balance and the amount of revenues that the clerk projects will be available in the fund for the next fiscal year. D. Monies in the fund shall be used to supplement,  not supplant,  monies that would otherwise be allocated to the clerk for the purpose of locating victims of crime. E. Any monies in the fund remaining unexpended and unencumbered at the end of the fiscal year do not revert to the county general fund.
AZ Rev Stat § 12-288 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 12 - Courts and Civil Proceedings|§ 12-288 - Removal of debts from accounting system

12-288.  Removal of debts from accounting system The clerk of the superior court may remove from the clerk's accounting system all or part of any debt due to the clerk as prescribed by section 12-284,  subsection A if the clerk does all of the following: 1. Bills the debtor at least four times. 2. Submits the debt for collection to a collection agency licensed pursuant to title 32,  chapter 9 and waits at least one year while the agency attempts collection. 3. Reports the debt to a credit bureau. 4. Notifies the department of revenue of the debt pursuant to section 42-1122. 5. Sends to the administrator of the funds or account prescribed in section 12-284.03 a written report of all of the debts proposed to be removed from the clerk's accounting system. The clerk shall send the report by certified mail. The report shall include all of the following: (a) The amount of the debt and the date it was incurred. (b) The name of the debtor. (c) The reason for proposing the removal. 6. Waits thirty days from the date the clerk sends the report pursuant to paragraph 5 of this section and does not receive an objection from the administrator of the funds or account prescribed in section 12-284.03.
AZ Rev Stat § 12-289 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 12 - Courts and Civil Proceedings|§ 12-289 - Spousal maintenance enforcement enhancement fund; surcharge

12-289.  Spousal maintenance enforcement enhancement fund;  surcharge A. The spousal maintenance enforcement enhancement fund is established for the clerk of the superior court consisting of monies received pursuant to subsection B of this section. The clerk of the superior court shall administer the fund. Subject to the approval of the board of supervisors and in coordination with the presiding judge,  the clerk shall spend monies in the fund to enhance enforcement of spousal maintenance orders. B. In addition to the fees required by section 12-284,  subsection A,  the clerk shall charge and collect a surcharge of five dollars for each filing of a petition or an answer for annulment,  dissolution of marriage or legal separation. The clerk shall use this surcharge only for the purposes prescribed in this section.
AZ Rev Stat § 12-290 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 12 - Courts and Civil Proceedings|§ 12-290 - Peace officer identifying information; superior court records; confidentiality; definitions

12-290.  Peace officer identifying information;  superior court records;  confidentiality;  definitions A. A peace officer who believes that the life or safety of the officer or another person is in danger and that restricting access to the officer's personal identifying information will serve to reduce the danger may request that the general public be prohibited from accessing superior court records maintained by the clerk of the superior court that contain the peace officer's personal identifying information. B. A peace officer may request this action by filing an affidavit in each case in the superior court of the county that contains the personal identifying information requesting that the court order the general public be prohibited from accessing records that contain the personal identifying information. Each affidavit shall contain the officer's personal identifying information and any other information required by the court. C. To prevent multiple filings,  a peace officer shall deliver the affidavit to the peace officer's commanding officer,  or the commanding officer's designee,  who shall file the affidavits at one time. In the absence of an affidavit that contains a request for immediate action and that is supported by facts justifying an earlier presentation,  the commanding officer,  or the commanding officer's designee,  shall not file affidavits more often than quarterly. D. If the court finds that the life or safety of the officer or another person is in danger and that restricting access to records that contain the officer's personal identifying information will serve to reduce the danger the court shall grant the petition and restrict access as necessary.  E. The supreme court shall adopt rules to implement this section. F. For the purposes of this section: 1. " Peace officer" : (a) Has the same meaning prescribed in section 1-215. (b) Includes a federal law enforcement officer or agent who resides in this state and who has the power to make arrests pursuant to federal law. 2. " Personal identifying information"  means the officer's residential address,  telephone number and contact information as stated in the records.
AZ Rev Stat § 12-299 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 12 - Courts and Civil Proceedings|§ 12-299 - Definitions

12-299.  Definitions In this article,  unless the context otherwise requires: 1. " Advisory committee"  means a local community punishment advisory committee appointed by the presiding judge of the superior court. 2. " Application process and procedures"  means the criteria and guidelines developed by the supreme court for establishing community punishment plans,  granting monies for programs authorized by this article and monitoring and reviewing programs funded under this article. 3. " Community punishment"  means programs for persons placed on supervised probation or intensive probation which are established pursuant to this article and provide for increased conditions of probation and community based programs and services that emphasize supervision,  surveillance,  control,  public protection,  community work service,  restitution and victims' rights and that provide opportunities for rehabilitation and treatment. 4. " Community punishment plan"  means a document which is prepared by the presiding judge of the superior court and submitted to the supreme court pursuant to the requirements set forth in the application process and procedures. 5. " Private human services agency"  means a nonprofit or for profit organization which provides treatment,  housing or other services to individuals,  families or groups. 6. " Renovation"  means the repair,  remodeling,  alteration or expansion of existing buildings or structures to make them habitable or suitable for program operations. Renovation includes the acquisition and installation of necessary initial equipment.
AZ Rev Stat § 12-299.02 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 12 - Courts and Civil Proceedings|§ 12-299.02 - Community punishment advisory committee; duties

12-299.02.  Community punishment advisory committee;  duties A. In the discretion of the presiding judge of the superior court,  a community punishment advisory committee may be appointed before submitting a plan under this article. B. If a community punishment advisory committee is appointed pursuant to this article,  the advisory committee shall: 1. Be composed of at least five members,  not more than one-half of whom shall be appointed from the disciplines of law enforcement,  corrections,  education,  mental health,  victim services,  social services or probation and at least one-half of whom shall be other citizens having an interest in and knowledge of the criminal justice system. 2. Have a chairman and vice-chairman appointed by the presiding judge of the superior court. 3. Operate subject to guidelines and procedures established by the supreme court. C. The advisory committee shall perform the following duties: 1. Assess community-wide sentencing needs and advise the presiding judge regarding specific programs and services. 2. Review the proposed local plan and make recommendations to the presiding judge. 3. Monitor the effectiveness of local community punishment programs and services and advise the presiding judge regarding needed modifications. 4. Inform and educate the general public regarding the need for community punishment programs. 5. Make a report on a periodic basis to the presiding judge on the status and effectiveness of community punishment programs and services. D. An advisory committee initially established pursuant to this article shall receive an orientation developed and conducted by the presiding judge with the assistance of the supreme court and the adult probation department. E. The chief adult probation officer shall provide staff assistance to the advisory committee.
AZ Rev Stat § 12-299.03 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 12 - Courts and Civil Proceedings|§ 12-299.03 - Duties of the supreme court; evaluation

12-299.03.  Duties of the supreme court;  evaluation A. The supreme court shall: 1. Implement and administer the community punishment program. 2. Adopt necessary guidelines,  rules,  standards and policies to implement this article. 3. Facilitate the development of local plans. 4. Develop and implement an application process and procedures. 5. Review and approve plans and budgets. 6. Allocate funding. 7. Provide statewide training and technical assistance to the superior court,  adult probation departments and advisory committees regarding community punishment. 8. Conduct an evaluation of all programs on a periodic basis to ensure program accountability. The evaluation report shall include information for the superior court in each participating county on the number of offenders serving suspended sentences on probation and intensive probation,  the average cost per offender,  the amount of restitution,  fines and fees paid,  the number of community restitution hours contributed by offenders and the number of offenders who have successfully completed terms of probation. The supreme court shall submit the report to the governor,  the speaker of the house of representatives and the president of the senate and shall provide a copy of this report to the secretary of state. The supreme court may contract with a private consultant to prepare this evaluation report. Beginning July 1,  2011,  the report shall be submitted electronically. B. The supreme court may contract directly with private human service agencies to develop,  implement and operate community punishment programs.
AZ Rev Stat § 12-299.04 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 12 - Courts and Civil Proceedings|§ 12-299.04 - Budget requests

12-299.04.  Budget requests The presiding judge of the superior court shall annually submit a proposed budget for the following fiscal year for the community punishment program to the supreme court. The supreme court shall review and analyze each county budget and include the requests in its annual budget request along with costs necessary for the supreme court to administer the program.
AZ Rev Stat § 12-299.05 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 12 - Courts and Civil Proceedings|§ 12-299.05 - Administrative personnel

12-299.05.  Administrative personnel The supreme court may employ such personnel as it deems necessary to carry out this article.
AZ Rev Stat § 12-299.10 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 12 - Courts and Civil Proceedings|§ 12-299.10 - Court security officers; certification; powers and duties

12-299.10.  Court security officers;  certification;  powers and duties A. Each court may use certified court security officers to ensure the safety of judicial branch employees and facilities. A certified court security officer must be an employee of the judicial branch. The supreme court shall certify court security officers. B. A certified court security officer,  in the performance of the officer's duties,  may do all of the following: 1. With reasonable cause,  detain a person on the premises for a reasonable time to contact a law enforcement officer and maintain the safety and well-being of a person who is in a judicial branch facility,  on judicial branch grounds or where a court is convening. 2. Refuse to allow a weapon or unlawful material in a judicial branch facility,  on judicial branch grounds or where a court is convening. 3. Respond to threats to and emergencies involving a judicial branch employee in a judicial branch facility,  on judicial branch grounds or where a court is convening. 4. Receive information from a law enforcement agency regarding threats to a judicial branch facility or judicial branch grounds or to a judicial branch employee. C. A certified court security officer is not eligible for enrollment in the retirement plans established by title 38,  chapter 5,  article 4,  4.1,  4.2 or 6 due solely to employment as a certified court security officer.
AZ Rev Stat § 12-301 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 12 - Courts and Civil Proceedings|§ 12-301 - Time of payment of fees; effect of failure to collect; alternative payment methods

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.
AZ Rev Stat § 12-303 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 12 - Courts and Civil Proceedings|§ 12-303 - Witness fees and mileage

12-303.  Witness fees and mileage A material witness attending the trial of a civil action shall be paid twelve dollars for each day's attendance to and including the time it was necessary for him to leave his residence and go to the place of trial and his discharge as a witness. The witness shall also be paid mileage at the rate of twenty cents for each mile actually and necessarily traveled from his place of residence in the state of Arizona to the place of trial,  to be computed one way only.
AZ Rev Stat § 12-304 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 12 - Courts and Civil Proceedings|§ 12-304 - Exemption of state, county, city, town or political subdivision of a county from court fees

12-304.  Exemption of state,  county,  city,  town or political subdivision of a county from court fees No court fees shall be charged: 1. The state,  a county,  a city,  a town or a political subdivision of a county. 2. A commission,  board or department of the state,  a county,  a city,  a town or a political subdivision of a county. 3. An official of the state,  county,  city,  town or political subdivision of a county,  who is a party to an action in his official capacity.
AZ Rev Stat § 12-305 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 12 - Courts and Civil Proceedings|§ 12-305 - County law library fund

12-305.  County law library fund A. A county law library fund is established in each county consisting of monies received pursuant to section 12-284.03,  subsection A,  paragraph 4 and section 41-178. B. The county law library fund shall be used for the purposes of enhancing legal research capabilities in the county law library and shall be under the direction of a judge of the superior court in the county. The board of supervisors shall disburse monies from the fund only on the order of the presiding judge of the superior court. C. If the balance in the county law library fund exceeds three thousand dollars at the close of the fiscal year,  the board of supervisors by resolution adopted by vote of the members,  and with the concurrence of the judge of the superior court in the county,  may transfer the surplus of the fund in excess of three thousand dollars to a building repair fund. Monies so transferred shall be expended only for additions,  alterations and repairs to the courthouse. The expenditures are subject to title 41,  chapter 23.
AZ Rev Stat § 12-311 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 12 - Courts and Civil Proceedings|§ 12-311 - Filing, appearance, judgment and decree fees

12-311.  Filing,  appearance,  judgment and decree fees At the commencement of each action or proceeding,  except as otherwise provided by law,  the plaintiff shall pay to the clerk of the superior court a fee pursuant to section 12-284. The defendant,  on his appearance,  shall pay to the clerk a fee pursuant to section 12-284. Each defendant appearing by different counsel than his codefendant or codefendants,  and answering separately,  shall also pay a fee pursuant to section 12-284. Such fees shall include all fees to be paid,  exclusive of fees for copies and for certifying.
AZ Rev Stat § 12-312 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 12 - Courts and Civil Proceedings|§ 12-312 - Fees for intervenors and new parties

12-312.  Fees for intervenors and new parties A. A person intervening in a civil action in the superior court shall pay the same fees required to be paid by a plaintiff. B. A person brought in as a party plaintiff or defendant by either party to an action or by order of the court shall pay the fee of a plaintiff or a defendant,  as the case may be,  as provided in section 12-284.
AZ Rev Stat § 12-313 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 12 - Courts and Civil Proceedings|§ 12-313 - Probate conservatorship, guardianship and fiduciary fees

12-313.  Probate conservatorship,  guardianship and fiduciary fees A. A fee established pursuant to section 12-284 shall be paid by the petitioner to the clerk of the superior court on filing any of the following: 1. A petition in a formal testacy or appointment proceeding,  2. An application for informal probate or informal appointment,  3. A petition for supervised administration,  4. A petition to appoint a guardian,  5. A petition to appoint a conservator or make other protective order. B. If the same person petitions for special letters as well as for general letters in a single estate,  he shall pay only one fee. If in a single estate the same person files an application or petition under title 14,  chapter 3 and a subsequent petition under the same chapter a fee established pursuant to section 12-284 shall be paid for each such filing. If a petition to appoint a guardian also requests appointment of a conservator or other protective order,  only one fee shall be due for the filing. If the public fiduciary is the petitioner,  the fee shall not be required to be paid on filing any of the petitions or applications for a protective order,  except that such fee shall be paid by the public fiduciary out of any assets of each such estate prior to his discharge at the termination of such estate. C. Any person opposing a petition in a testacy or appointment proceeding or appointment of a guardian or conservator shall pay a fee established pursuant to section 12-284 to the clerk. Every person opposing such contest,  unless he has previously paid a clerk's fee in the matter,  shall pay a fee established pursuant to section 12-284 to the clerk. The provisions of sections 12-311 and 12-312 in relation to several persons appearing by the same attorney are applicable to this section.
AZ Rev Stat § 12-314 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 12 - Courts and Civil Proceedings|§ 12-314 - Prohibition upon rule allowing tax, charge or allowance

12-314.  Prohibition upon rule allowing tax,  charge or allowance The superior court shall make no rule imposing a tax or charge upon a legal proceeding or make an allowance to any officer for services.
AZ Rev Stat § 12-321 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 12 - Courts and Civil Proceedings|§ 12-321 - Appeals or original applications

12-321.  Appeals or original applications A. On appeal from the judgment or order of the superior court in a civil action,  the appellant,  at the time of filing the index of record on appeal,  shall pay to the clerk of the supreme court a fee pursuant to section 12-119.01. Within ten days after filing such record the appellee shall pay to the clerk of the supreme court a fee pursuant to section 12-119.01,  which shall be in full for all fees except those allowed by law. B. An applicant for a writ of mandamus,  certiorari,  quo warranto or other writ within the original jurisdiction of the supreme court,  except a writ of habeas corpus,  shall pay the clerk a fee pursuant to section 12-119.01 at the time of filing the petition or application. Any party opposing the issuance of such writ shall pay the clerk a fee pursuant to section 12-119.01.
AZ Rev Stat § 12-322 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 12 - Courts and Civil Proceedings|§ 12-322 - Notice of prepayment; effect of failure to pay

12-322.  Notice of prepayment;  effect of failure to pay A. The clerk of the supreme court,  upon receipt of the index of record on an appeal,  shall notify the appellant or the appellant's attorney that the record has been received and will be filed upon payment of the fee provided in section 12-321. If the fee is not paid within ten days after receiving notice,  the appeal shall be deemed abandoned and the record returned to the court from which it came,  and the judgment may be enforced as if no appeal had been taken. B. The clerk,  in like manner,  shall notify the appellee or the appellee's attorney of the time of filing the index of record,  and unless the fee provided in section 12-321 is paid within ten days after the filing,  the appellee shall not be entitled to be heard.
AZ Rev Stat § 12-323 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 12 - Courts and Civil Proceedings|§ 12-323 - Certificate of admission to the practice of law; certified copies of papers; background investigation

12-323.  Certificate of admission to the practice of law;  certified copies of papers;  background investigation A. The clerk of the supreme court shall receive the following fees: 1. For each certificate of admission to the practice of law,  a fee pursuant to section 12-119.01. 2. For each certified copy of any record,  any opinion of court or any paper or proceedings,  for each folio,  a fee pursuant to section 12-119.01. B. The supreme court shall require each person who applies for certification or licensure to practice law to furnish a full set of fingerprints to enable a criminal background investigation to be conducted to determine the suitability of the applicant. The completed applicant fingerprint card shall be submitted with the fee prescribed in section 41-1750 to the department of public safety. The applicant shall bear the cost of obtaining the applicant's criminal history record information. The cost shall not exceed the actual cost of obtaining the applicant's criminal history record information. Applicant criminal history records checks shall be conducted pursuant to section 41-1750 and Public Law 92-544. The department of public safety is authorized to exchange the submitted applicant fingerprint card information with the federal bureau of investigation for a national criminal history records check.