This bill proposes updates to Arizona Revised Statutes regarding forcible entry and detainer by amending Section 12-1178. The current law stipulates that a writ of restitution shall not issue until five calendar days after judgment, and it emphasizes that the enforcement of such a writ should not be delayed by motions to set aside the judgment unless a judge finds good cause. The bill introduces the insertion of "A" before "writ of restitution shall not issue" and modifies the language regarding criminal trespass, changing the degree from "third" to "first" and updating the relevant statute reference from section 13-1502 to 13-1504.

Additionally, the bill mandates that if a defendant is found guilty of forcible entry and detainer, the court must inform them that remaining in or returning to the dwelling unit, mobile home space, or recreational vehicle space without permission constitutes criminal trespass in the first degree, aligning the language with the previous changes. Overall, the bill aims to clarify and strengthen the legal framework surrounding forcible entry and detainer cases.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 12-1178