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AL SB38
Bill
Status
2/7/2017
Primary Sponsor
Hank Sanders
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AI Summary
SB38 Summary
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Requires courts to order defendants convicted of traffic violations who cannot pay fines, penalties, or court costs within 30 days of sentencing to pay through deferred payment plans, installments, or community service.
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Courts may authorize clerks to establish and approve payment agreement terms and may assess a one-time fee not exceeding $10 to cover account management costs.
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Prohibits suspension or revocation of a defendant's driver's license if the defendant is making timely payments under a deferred payment agreement or performing community service as required.
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Prohibits suspension or revocation of a defendant's driver's license solely based on failure to appear in connection with a traffic violation.
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Becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and approval by the Governor.
Legislative Description
Traffic violations, court authorized to order deferred payments or installments to pay fines or costs, court prohibited from suspending or revoking driver's license if violator making payments
Licenses and Licensing
Last Action
Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Judiciary
2/7/2017