Arizona Judgment Interest Rate
United States Arizona judgment interest — lesser of 10% or prime + 1.
Current rate
7.75% per year, effective July 8, 2026 Set by statute
Arizona post-judgment interest under A.R.S. §44-1201 is the lesser of 10% per year or the Federal Reserve prime rate plus 1 point — currently 7.75% — as simple interest. A written agreement can set a different rate.
→ See Arizona’s prejudgment interest rate (interest before judgment — different rules)
Statutory basis & carve-outs. Post-judgment interest under A.R.S. §44-1201(B): the lesser of 10% per annum or the Federal Reserve prime rate (Fed H.15) + 1 percentage point — currently 7.75% (prime ~6.75% + 1). Simple interest. A written agreement may set a different rate. Verify against the current prime rate; not legal advice.
Effective-date history
| Effective date | Rate | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| July 8, 2026 | 7.75% | Statute |
Source & provenance
Latest value retrieved July 10, 2026 (02:55 UTC) from the official source:
https://www.azleg.gov/ars/44/01201.htm
Reference data only — not legal, tax, or financial advice. Always confirm the controlling value
against the official source and, where applicable, the governing statute or court before relying on it.