If this bill becomes law, it will rename the existing "Arizona Trial and Digital Evidence Fund" to the "Fair Jury Improvement Fund." The bill will also terminate the fund and the additional fee that supports it on specific dates: July 1, 2031, for the fund itself and January 1, 2031, for the fee. These changes will replace the current expiration dates of June 30, 2027, and December 31, 2026, respectively.

Additionally, the bill will amend current statutes to reflect these changes, including the collection and remittance of fees to the newly named fund. The fund will continue to consist of additional fees from filings and appropriations, but it will be explicitly stated that the funds cannot be used for any purpose other than those prescribed in the amended section. Overall, the bill aims to streamline the language and update the operational timeline of the fund.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 12-115, 21-222, 35-146, 35-147, 35-313, 12-302, 12-304
Senate Engrossed Version: 12-115, 21-222, 35-146, 35-147, 35-313, 12-302, 12-304, 12-284, 21-221
Chaptered Version: 12-115, 21-222, 35-146, 35-147, 35-313, 12-302, 12-304, 12-284, 21-221