HI HB2254

Requires the Judiciary to contract with a collection agency bonded under chapter 443B or a licensed attorney to collect delinquent court-ordered fees, fines, sanctions, and court costs, with collection fees capped at 50% of the amount collected.

Establishes that restitution payments take priority over fees and fines, with no payments applied to fees or fines until restitution is paid in full.

Mandates proof of compliance hearings for district court defendants ordered to pay restitution, with annual follow-up hearings until restitution is fully paid; courts must issue summons or arrest warrants for defendants who fail to appear after defaulting.

Defines "default" as failure to pay within the court-specified period or failure to pay three consecutive installments, whichever occurs first.

Sets effective date of July 1, 3000, and specifies the Act does not affect rights, duties, penalties, or proceedings that began before its effective date.