The proposed bill, SB1671, amends the current law regarding the withdrawal of funds from a prisoner's spendable account for the purpose of restitution. Under the existing law, the Director of the Arizona Department of Corrections is required to withdraw a minimum of 20 percent of the funds available in a prisoner's spendable account each month to pay restitution, with a maximum limit of 50 percent. The new bill allows the court to order the Director to withdraw an amount that can exceed the 20 percent minimum, specifically allowing for a withdrawal of any amount between 20 percent and 50 percent, depending on the court's order.

This change provides the court with greater flexibility in determining the amount to be withdrawn for restitution, potentially allowing for a more tailored approach based on individual circumstances. The bill does not anticipate any fiscal impact on the state General Fund and is set to become effective on the general effective date.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 31-230
Senate Engrossed Version: 31-230
Chaptered Version: 31-230