This bill proposes several updates to current statutes regarding court fees in Arizona. It would amend existing sections and add new provisions, specifically prohibiting the court from imposing any fees related to the appointment or services of a public defender, including administrative assessments and reimbursement for legal services, particularly for juveniles and their guardians. Additionally, it clarifies that the Supreme Court cannot impose additional fees on filings for jury trials in criminal cases and establishes that no jury fees may be imposed in criminal cases at all.

Furthermore, the bill would ensure that the court cannot adopt any new fees that are not explicitly authorized by statute and would eliminate the requirement for the court to consider a defendant's financial resources when determining payment methods for certain fees. It also specifies that the costs associated with certified copies of records on appeal will be charged to the county if the appellant is found to be without means to pay. Overall, these changes aim to alleviate financial burdens on defendants and streamline the fee structure within the court system.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 11-584, 12-115, 12-253, 12-306, 12-332, 13-4034, 22-371, 36-3704, 8-221, 14-5414, 35-146, 35-147, 21-222, 35-313, 12-302, 12-304, 13-3994