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Pre-Conviction Restitution Lien

Arizona · Arizona Judicial Branch · Effective July 30, 2018

This form is used to officially record a lien against a defendant's property before a criminal conviction. It creates a claim for a specific amount of money owed to the victim.

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Where this fits in a case

Motions

Stage: Motions

This form is used in a criminal case when the victim wants to secure a claim for money they lost before the defendant is found guilty.

Either party may file.

Official instructions

How-to guides published by the court for this form.

Common questions

Who files this form?
The victim who experienced the economic loss files this form. It is also filed in connection with a criminal case.
Does this form cost money to file?
The form states that no filing fee, recording fee, or any other charge is required for filing this lien.
What happens if the defendant is found not guilty?
The court is expected to order the release of the lien if the defendant is acquitted or if the state does not proceed with the prosecution.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 10, 2026. The current version took effect July 30, 2018.

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