SB1316: Relating To Court-ordered Payments.

What this measure contains

Requires the Judiciary to contract with a collection agency or licensed attorney to collect delinquent court-ordered fees, fines, sanctions, and court costs. Repeals the authority of the Judiciary to contract with a collection agency or licensed attorney to collect delinquent restitution. Expressly allows courts to specify a period of time or installments for payment of fees and restitution. Requires district courts to hold payment compliance hearings once per year or as soon as practicable, until all fees, fines, and restitution are fully paid, and requires a defendant in district court to appear and show cause if the defendant fails to pay in full within a time specified by the court or fails to pay three consecutive installments. Makes conforming amendments to related statutes. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)

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Official text and draft versions

• Introduced· Jan 28, 2025 · Official original ↗
• Amended· Feb 13, 2025 · Official original ↗Published after this vote
• Amended· Mar 17, 2025 · Official original ↗Published after this vote
• Amended· Apr 4, 2025 · Official original ↗Published after this vote

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Recorded decision and member tally

Senate Judiciary: Passed, With Amendments

This record lists 5 members; its source-reported total is 5.

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Source outcome: passed.

Yes

3

No

0

Not voting

0

Absent / excused

2

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Members listed for this decision

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