WA HB2102

Previously imposed judgments for costs, fees, and interest on legal financial obligations eliminated by this act become null, void, and unenforceable; courts cannot accept payments for such debts after the effective date

Courts are prohibited from ordering defendants to pay costs except as specifically authorized by statute; "costs" includes any fees or assessments for arrest, prosecution, detention, or supervision in criminal cases

Expands the definition of "indigent" to include those at 200% or less of federal poverty level (previously 125%), homeless individuals, those with mental illness, or those with compelling circumstances demonstrating inability to pay

Courts must (changed from "may") relieve offenders from paying full or partial restitution to insurers or state agencies when the offender lacks current ability to pay; removes consideration of "likely future" ability to pay

Repeals several statutes authorizing specific fees including: conviction fees, jury demand charges in criminal cases, court costs provisions, interest on nonrestitution judgments, and jail booking fees