Arizona Laws 13-3973. Failure to appear notification
(L21, Ch. 370, sec. 1. Eff. 1/1/22)
Terms Used In Arizona Laws 13-3973
- Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
- Bail: Security given for the release of a criminal defendant or witness from legal custody (usually in the form of money) to secure his/her appearance on the day and time appointed.
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
If a defendant who is released on an appearance bond fails to appear for a required court appearance and the court declares the defendant failed to appear and issues a warrant for the defendant’s arrest, the court, pursuant to the time limits established by the Arizona rules of criminal procedure, shall provide notice of the defendant’s failure to appear to the surety and the bail bond agent who is responsible for the defendant’s appearance. If the surety or bail bond agent provided an email address at the undertaking of bail, the notice shall be completed by email. If the surety or bail bond agent did not provide an email address, the court shall provide notice at the physical address that is included in the undertaking of bail.