2005 Arizona Revised Statutes - Revised Statutes §28-3396  Court diversion fee

A. The presiding judge of each court shall:

1. Set the amount of the court diversion fee that an individual who attends a defensive driving school may be assessed.

2. Immediately inform the supreme court in writing of the amount of the court diversion fee that is established for the court and the total cost to attend a defensive driving school.

3. Immediately inform the supreme court in writing of any changes in the total cost to attend a defensive driving school.

B. Payment of the court diversion fee is in lieu of payment of a civil penalty or criminal fine that is imposed for a traffic violation.

C. The driving school shall collect the court diversion fee before or at the time an individual attends the school. On receipt of the diversion fee, the defensive driving school shall transmit the fee promptly to the appropriate court pursuant to procedures prescribed by the supreme court.