HB 2055 Summary

• Amends section 28-1603 to expand judicial discretion to mitigate civil penalties imposed under chapters 3, 5, 7, 8, and 9 of title 28 if payment would create financial hardship.

• Adds section 28-1604 allowing courts to order community restitution in lieu of monetary obligations imposed at sentencing, credited at $10 per hour.

• Defines "monetary obligation" as civil penalties, surcharges, assessments, or fees (excluding fees under section 12-116).

• Court determines the location where community restitution is performed.