HB 560 Summary

• Removes exemption from pension and retirement benefits for Teachers' Retirement System and Employees' Retirement System members owing $10,000 or more in criminal court-ordered restitution, fines, or costs, allowing courts to order up to 25% of gross monthly benefits diverted to payment.

• Authorizes courts to revoke or suspend driver's licenses, hunting licenses, fishing licenses, concealed carry permits, and occupational/professional licenses for defendants delinquent over 90 days on criminal court-ordered payments or with outstanding arrest warrants for failure to appear.

• Permits district attorneys to accept credit and debit card payments for criminal court obligations and charge reasonable processing fees or surcharges.

• Requires each county to hold at least one amnesty period during fiscal year 2016 where individuals with outstanding criminal court obligations can appear and make full or partial payments without execution of arrest warrants.

• Establishes notice requirements between courts and district attorneys regarding delinquent criminal payments, with notification timelines between 90 and 270 days after payment is due.