If this bill were to become law, it would update the current statute by increasing the penalty assessment levied on fines, penalties, and forfeitures from $2 to $4. This change would apply to all fines and penalties imposed and collected by the courts for various offenses, including criminal offenses, civil traffic violations, motor vehicle violations, local ordinance violations related to vehicle operation, and game and fish violations.

The bill would specifically amend section 12-116.09 of the Arizona Revised Statutes, replacing the existing language that specifies a $2 penalty assessment with the new amount of $4. The updated statute would maintain all other provisions related to the collection and distribution of these assessments to the Victims' Rights Enforcement Fund, which supports organizations providing legal representation and social services to crime victims.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 12-116.09