UT HB0094

Defendants demonstrating manifest hardship may satisfy unpaid fines, fees, surcharges, and interest through compensatory service at a rate of not less than $12 per hour, increased from the previous $10 per hour minimum

Defendants may reduce their criminal accounts receivable by the cost of any court-ordered treatment or course they have completed and paid for

Restitution amounts (principal and interest) are excluded from provisions allowing satisfaction through compensatory service or reduction through completed treatment

Prosecuting attorneys may object to compensatory service or treatment-based reductions if not in the interests of justice, and the court may deny the defendant's request

Effective date: May 6, 2026