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ArizonaHB 2265Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular SessionHouseWALLET

courts; fees; assessments

Sponsored By: Neal Carter (Republican)

Signed by Governor

assessmentscounties - title 11court feescourtscourts and civil proceedings - title 12criminal code - title 13feesjustice and municipal courts - title 22new feespowers and duties (s)

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

3 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Lower appeal costs for criminal defendants

Arizona courts cannot charge criminal defendants an appeal filing fee. The county where the defendant was convicted must pay for a certified appeal record, a reporter's transcript, or both. Defendants no longer need an affidavit proving they cannot pay to receive county payment for these records.

No jury fees in criminal cases

Arizona courts cannot charge jury fees in criminal cases. The Arizona Supreme Court also cannot impose the additional superior court filing fees on filings requesting a criminal jury trial. Jury fees remain allowed in civil cases.

No public defender charges for defendants

Arizona courts cannot charge defendants for appointing or providing a public defender, or require repayment to counties for those services. This includes the former administrative charge of up to $25 and covered charges to juveniles, parents, or guardians. Probation officers no longer need to investigate or recommend payments toward defense costs in presentence reports. Separate repayment rules for guardianships and conservatorships remain unchanged.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Neal Carter

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 160 • No: 8

House vote • 6/10/2026

Concurrence: Passed

Yes: 0 • No: 0

House vote • 6/10/2026

Final Reading: Passed

Yes: 51 • No: 0

Senate vote • 6/9/2026

Third Reading: Passed

Yes: 24 • No: 5

Senate vote • 3/17/2026

Appropriations, Transportation and Technology: DP

Yes: 7 • No: 1

Senate vote • 3/4/2026

Judiciary and Elections: DP

Yes: 7 • No: 0

House vote • 2/23/2026

Third Reading: Passed

Yes: 55 • No: 2

House vote • 2/9/2026

Rules: C&P

Yes: 7 • No: 0

House vote • 2/4/2026

Judiciary: DP

Yes: 9 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Signed by Governor

    6/19/2026Governor

  2. Final Reading: Passed

    6/10/2026House

  3. Concurrence: Passed

    6/10/2026House

  4. Third Reading: Passed

    6/9/2026Senate

  5. Additional Committee of the Whole: do pass amended

    6/9/2026Senate

  6. Rules: PFC

    3/23/2026Senate

  7. Appropriations, Transportation and Technology: DP

    3/17/2026Senate

  8. Senate Second Reading

    3/4/2026Senate

  9. Judiciary and Elections: DP

    3/4/2026Senate

  10. Senate First Reading

    3/3/2026Senate

  11. Third Reading: Passed

    2/23/2026House

  12. Committee of the Whole: do pass amended

    2/19/2026House

  13. Rules: C&P

    2/9/2026House

  14. Judiciary: DP

    2/4/2026House

  15. House Second Reading

    1/20/2026House

  16. House First Reading

    1/15/2026House

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