HI SB1316

Mandates the judiciary to contract with a bonded collection agency or licensed attorney to collect delinquent court-ordered fees, fines, sanctions, and court costs, with collection fees capped at 50% of the amount collected

Removes restitution from the types of payments that can be referred to collection agencies, requiring courts to handle restitution compliance directly through hearings

Requires district courts to schedule proof of compliance hearings for defendants ordered to pay restitution, with follow-up hearings at least annually until fees, fines, and restitution are paid in full

Establishes that restitution payments take priority over fees and fines, prohibiting collection of fees or fines until restitution orders are satisfied

Defines "default" as failure to pay within the court-specified period or failure to pay three consecutive installments, and appropriates unspecified general fund amounts for fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 for implementation