Court fines and fees; waiver of fees for indigent defendant.

Summary

SB 472 proposes to eliminate court-imposed monetary penalties for indigent defendants. It targets individuals who lack the financial resources to pay court fines and fees, aiming to reduce the financial burden of the criminal justice system on low‑income people. The measure is currently reported by committee and has been carried over from the previous legislative session.

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