ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Fifty-fourth Legislature

Second Regular Session

House: JUD DPA/SE 6-4-0-0-0

HB 2055: civil traffic violations; community restitution

S/E; penalties: civil traffic violation

Sponsor:  Representative Biasiucci, LD 5

House Engrossed

Overview

Allows an offender of a civil traffic violation to perform court-approved community restitution in lieu of payment at a rate of $10 per hour.

History

A person who violates title 28, chapter 3 (Traffic and Vehicle Regulation) is subject to a civil penalty unless the statute defining the offense provides for a criminal classification. (A.R.S § 28-1521) Unless otherwise stated, a civil penalty imposed will not exceed $250 and the court may levy surcharges under sections 12-116.01 and 12.-116.02. (A.R.S § 28-1598) An offender of some civil traffic penalties may also attend a defensive driving school, pay a court diversion fee and a $45 surcharge to attend the defensive driving school. (A.R.S § 28-3396)

Provisions

1.    ☐ Prop 105 (45 votes) ☐ Prop 108 (40 votes) ☐ Emergency (40 votes) ☐ Fiscal NoteAllows an offender of a civil penalty involving a traffic or vehicle regulation to perform court-approved community restitution for up to 50% of the monetary obligation instead of paying the traffic penalty, surcharge, assessment or fee. (Sec. 1)

2.    States the court, upon the person's request, may order the person to perform community restitution in lieu of the payment of all or part of the remaining monetary obligation. (Sec. 1)

3.    States the court will credit any community restitution at a rate of $10 per hour. (Sec. 1)

4.    Defines the term monetary obligation. (Sec. 1)

5.    Contains technical changes. (Sec. 2)

 

 

 

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