This bill proposes updates to current statutes regarding fees and mileage calculations for writs issued on behalf of justices of the peace and constables. Specifically, it increases the cap on the fee for a writ from $5 to $10, as established by the county board of supervisors. Additionally, it modifies the calculation of a constable's mileage to be based on the office of the justice of the peace in the precinct where the constable serves, rather than from the office originating the civil action, as indicated by the deletion of originating the civil action and the insertion of in the precinct where the constable serves. Furthermore, the bill includes a requirement for enactment that necessitates an affirmative vote of at least two-thirds of the members of each house of the legislature, as stated in Pursuant to article IX, section 22, Constitution of Arizona, this act is effective only on the affirmative vote of at least two-thirds of the members of each house of the legislature and is effective immediately on the signature of the governor.... Other technical changes are also made, but the core updates focus on the fee increase and the revised mileage calculation.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 11-445
Senate Engrossed Version: 11-445
Chaptered Version: 11-445