Senate Bill 2887 Summary

• Clarifies that courts may collect cash appearance bonds in addition to fines when defendants fail to appear in traffic violation cases.

• Authorizes counties and municipalities to contract with private attorneys, collection agencies, or district attorneys to collect delinquent cash appearance bonds within 90 days of a missed court date.

• Allows collection fees up to 25% for in-state collections and 50% for out-of-state collections, with all collected amounts remitted to the local government.

• Permits courts to include collection costs in court costs and provide notice to defendants about potential collection fees when they fail to appear.

• Takes effect July 1, 2010.