Committee advances bill to end arrests for unpaid court fees, moves enforcement to civil remedies House Bill 2825, sponsored by Rep. Chris Lopez, would remove arrest warrants and contempt proceedings for nonpayment of court fees and create a civil-collection framework; committee adopted an amendment limiting motions to set aside certain default judgments and returned the bill with a due-pass recommendation.

A groundbreaking bill in Arizona is set to end arrests for unpaid court fees, replacing them with civil remedies to keep people working and improve collection practices.

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Arizona Senate debates $34M funding cuts to court system amid widespread criticism Lawmakers express concern over proposed $34 million cut to Arizona's court funding.

A fierce debate erupts in Arizona as lawmakers grapple with a proposed $34 million cut to court funding, raising alarms about access to justice for residents and veterans alike.

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