§ 12-65. Collection fees.  


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  • Any defendant who defaults in his obligation for the payment of monies owed or due the county justice courts, including, but not limited to, restitution, fines, surcharges, assessments, penalties, bond, costs and fees, is liable for all costs of collection including attorney fees and costs and/or any fees and charges assessed by a collection agency that is licensed pursuant to A.R.S. title 32, ch. 9, art. 2 and that is engaged legally by contract or otherwise to act on behalf of the county justice courts for the purpose of collecting the aforementioned obligations. All such costs and fees, including legal fees and court costs related to collection, assessed by the collection agency shall be added to the sum or sums due from and chargeable to the defendant.

( Ord. No. 1999-05 , § 5, 8-1-2009)