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OK HB3160

Bill

Status

Passed

5/27/2016

Primary Sponsor

Jeffrey Hickman

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Courts may waive all outstanding fines, court costs, and fees for individuals who have served time with the Department of Corrections, been released, complied with all probation/supervision requirements, and made timely monthly installment payments for 24 consecutive months after release

  • Restitution owed to victims and child support obligations cannot be waived under this provision

  • Individuals released from Department of Corrections custody must report to relevant district and municipal courts at least 180 days after release to schedule ability-to-pay hearings; courts may grant continuances of up to 180 days

  • Courts must consider all court-ordered debt (including restitution and child support) when determining ability to pay, and individuals receive a 180-day grace period before required payments begin

  • Court of Criminal Appeals must promulgate rules for consolidating fines, fees, costs, and assessments from multiple courts into one payment order and distributing payments accordingly

Legislative Description

Court costs and fees; granting courts authority to waive outstanding fines, costs and fees under certain circumstances; effective date.

Last Action

Approved by Governor 06/08/2016

5/27/2016

Committee Referrals

Appropriations Public Safety and Judiciary Sub3/22/2016
Appropriations3/21/2016
Appropriations and Budget2/2/2016

Full Bill Text

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