If this bill were to become law, it would rename the existing "Arizona Trial and Digital Evidence Fund" to the "Fair Jury Improvement Fund." The bill would also terminate the fund and the associated additional fee on July 1, 2031, and January 1, 2031, respectively, rather than simply removing the expiration dates as previously established. This change aims to clarify the fund's purpose and ensure its dissolution by the specified dates.

Additionally, the bill would amend current statutes to reflect these changes, including the collection and remittance of fees to the newly named fund. The provisions would ensure that the fund consists of fees collected from various legal filings and that the funds are exclusively used for purposes outlined in the amended statutes. The bill would also make conforming changes to ensure consistency across the relevant legal texts.

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