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State | Statute | Description/Statute Name | Statutory language | Type of poverty penalty or poverty trap | Level of offense | Mandatory | |
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Arizona | Ariz. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 13-804(M) | Restitution for offense causing economic loss; fine for reimbursement of public monies; notification of arrearage; review hearing |
If the defendant, the state or persons entitled to restitution pursuant to a court order disagree with the manner of payment established in subsection E of this section, the defendant, court or person entitled to restitution may petition the court at any time to change the manner in which the restitution is paid. Before modifying the order pertaining to the manner in which the restitution is paid, the court shall give notice and an opportunity to be heard to the defendant, the state and, on request, persons entitled to restitution pursuant to a court order.
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Payment plan/installment plan | All | No |
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Arizona | Ariz. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 13-808(A) | Time and method of payment of fine; conditions of probation; no limitation on restitution and other assessments |
If a defendant is sentenced to pay a fine alone or in addition to any other sentence, the court or a probation officer or a staff member designated by the court may grant permission for payment to be made within a specified period of time or in specified installments. If no such permission is embodied in the sentence the fine shall be payable immediately.
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Payment plan/installment plan | All | No |
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Arkansas | Ark. Code Ann. § 16-98-304(b) | Cost and Fees |
(1)The drug court judge shall establish a schedule for the payment of costs and fees. . . (7) Court orders for costs and fees shall remain an obligation of the offender with court monitoring until fully paid.
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Payment plan/installment plan | All | Yes |
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Arkansas | Ark. Code Ann. § 5-4-303(f)(2) | Conditions of Suspension or Probation |
After considering the assets, financial condition, and occupation of the defendant, the court shall further determine: (A) Whether restitution shall be total or partial; (B) The amounts to be paid if by periodic payments.
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Payment plan/installment plan | All | No |
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Arkansas | Ark. Code Ann. § 5-4-202 | Alternative Sentence Prohibited -- Time of Payment |
(a) If the defendant is sentenced to pay a fine or costs, the court shall not at the same time impose an alternative sentence or imprisonment to be served if the fine or costs are not paid.
(b)(1) If a defendant is sentenced to pay a fine or costs, the court may grant permission for payment to be made:(A) Within a specified period of time; or(B) In specified installments.(2) If permission under subdivision (b)(1) of this section is not granted in the sentence, the fine or costs are payable immediately. |
Payment plan/installment plan | All | No |
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