Arizona Laws 7-105. Bail undertaking in a criminal action as lien
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A. A bail undertaking in a criminal action, or after conviction of a defendant, or upon appeal therefrom shall be a lien on any real property described therein from the time of recording such undertaking in the office of the county recorder of the county in which the property is located.
Terms Used In Arizona Laws 7-105
- Action: includes any matter or proceeding in a court, civil or criminal. See Arizona Laws 1-215
- Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
- 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.
- Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Lien: A claim against real or personal property in satisfaction of a debt.
- Property: includes both real and personal property. See Arizona Laws 1-215
- Real property: Land, and all immovable fixtures erected on, growing on, or affixed to the land.
B. Upon filing an order with the county recorder of the county where the property is located canceling the undertaking the lien shall be discharged.