CA AB1134

Requires court clerks to permit defendants unable to pay traffic violator school fees immediately to pay in installments over no more than 90 days, rather than requiring a minimum 10% upfront payment.

Allows defendants to attend traffic violator school upon payment of the first installment, rather than waiting until a larger initial deposit is made.

Permits courts to establish installment payment agreements based on demonstrated financial hardship, with the Judicial Council prescribing the agreement form.

Authorizes courts to collect up to $35 in administrative fees for processing installment payments of traffic violator school fees.

Allows courts to convert unpaid installments to forfeited bail, report as a conviction, or pursue other remedies including failure to pay charges and arrest warrants for non-payment.