Arizona § 31-145 - Allowance for hard labor in reduction of fine
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 31-145 — Allowance for hard labor in reduction of fine, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 31-145. Allowance for hard labor in reduction of fine
A. A prisoner sentenced to pay a fine shall be allowed not to exceed fifty dollars per day credited to the fine for each day he is employed at hard labor.
B. A person committed for nonpayment of a fine shall be given credit toward payment for each day of imprisonment at the rate specified in the commitment not to exceed fifty dollars per day.
C. A prisoner who refuses to perform hard labor for payment of a fine is subject to the consequences for nonpayment of fines in section 13-810.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 31-145
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 31-145 cover?
Section 31-145 ("Allowance for hard labor in reduction of fine") 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 § 31-145?
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Is this the official text of Arizona law?
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