2010 Arizona Revised Statutes
Title 22 - Justices of the Peace and Other Courts Not of Record
22-354 Sentence to pay fine; custody and release of defendant

22-354. Sentence to pay fine; custody and release of defendant

A. When a sentence is pronounced imposing a fine and ordering defendant imprisoned until the fine is paid, he shall be held in custody during the time specified in the sentence unless the fine is sooner paid.

B. Upon payment of the fine or completion of the time specified in the sentence of imprisonment, the officer having custody of defendant shall discharge him if he is not detained for any other legal cause.

C. The court shall enter on its records the discharges and the reason therefor.

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