Arizona § 28-1444 - Reimbursement of incarceration costs
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 28-1444 — Reimbursement of incarceration costs, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 28-1444. Reimbursement of incarceration costs
A. The court shall order a person who is sentenced to a term of incarceration for a violation of this chapter to reimburse the political subdivision that is responsible for the costs of the person's incarceration for those incarceration costs.
B. The court may determine the amount of incarceration costs to be paid based on the following factors:
1. The per diem per person cost of incarceration incurred by the political subdivision that incarcerates the person.
2. The person's ability to pay part or all of the incarceration costs.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 28-1444
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 28-1444 cover?
Section 28-1444 ("Reimbursement of incarceration costs") 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 § 28-1444?
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Is this the official text of Arizona law?
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How does Arizona § 28-1444 apply to my situation?
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