Arizona § 13-809 - Priority of payments; application to traffic offenses; orders to reimburse public monies
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 13-809 — Priority of payments; application to traffic offenses; orders to reimburse public monies, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 13-809. Priority of payments; application to traffic offenses; orders to reimburse public monies
A. If a defendant is sentenced to pay a fine or incarceration costs, payment and enforcement of restitution take priority over payment to the state.
B. Section 13-804 does not apply to traffic offenses, except for a violation of section 28-661, 28-662, 28-693, 28-1381, 28-1382 or 28-1383 or any local ordinance relating to the same subject matter of such sections.
C. The court may impose an additional fine on sentencing for any offense to require that the defendant reimburse the law enforcement agency for any public monies paid to any person.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 13-809
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 13-809 cover?
Section 13-809 ("Priority of payments; application to traffic offenses; orders to reimburse public monies") is part of the Arizona Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Arizona. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Arizona § 13-809?
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Is this the official text of Arizona law?
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How does Arizona § 13-809 apply to my situation?
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