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CA SB1371
Bill
AI Summary
- Amends Penal Code Section 1205 to exempt restitution fines and restitution orders from provisions allowing imprisonment until a fine is satisfied
- Removes the ability to imprison defendants for nonpayment of restitution fines and orders, even if they have defaulted on other fines
- Continues to allow imprisonment for nonpayment of regular criminal fines up to one day per $30 owed
- Takes effect immediately as an urgency statute to provide fair compensation to crime victims and ensure certainty in sentencing
- Approved by Governor on June 28, 2012
Legislative Description
Victim restitution: fines: default.
Last Action
Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 49, Statutes of 2012.
6/28/2012
Committee Referrals
Public Safety3/8/2012
Rules2/24/2012
Full Bill Text
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