AL SB37

Courts must order defendants convicted of traffic violations or Class B/C misdemeanors who cannot pay fines within 30 days to use deferred payment plans, installment agreements, or community service instead.

Courts may reduce or remit fines and fees owed by defendants in appropriate cases.

Courts are prohibited from incarcerating defendants solely for inability to pay fines, fees, penalties, court costs, or restitution.

Private entities are prohibited from assessing fees to defendants for probation or collection services.

Driver's licenses cannot be suspended or revoked solely for failure to appear or nonpayment of fines for traffic violations or Class B/C misdemeanors; previously suspended licenses must be reinstated without requiring full payment.