HI HB997

Requires the Hawaii Judiciary to contract with a collection agency or licensed attorney to collect delinquent court-ordered fees, fines, sanctions, and court costs (changes from discretionary "may" to mandatory "shall").

Removes restitution from the list of debts that collection agencies can collect on behalf of the Judiciary.

Mandates courts hold payment compliance hearings at least once per year or as soon as practicable until all fees, fines, and restitution are fully paid.

Requires defendants to show cause why non-payment should not be treated as contempt of court if they fail to pay within the court-specified timeframe or miss three consecutive installment payments.

Allows collection agencies to add fees up to 50% of the amount collected, and permits collection agencies and licensed attorneys to access probationers' contact information for collection purposes.