Authority to waive fines, costs and fees.

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A. On or after November 1, 2016, the court shall have the authority to waive all outstanding fines, court costs and fees in a criminal case for any person who:

1. Served a period of imprisonment in the custody of the Department of Corrections after conviction for a crime;

2. Has been released from the custody of the Department of Corrections;

3. Has complied with all probation or supervision requirements since being released from the custody of the Department of Corrections; and

4. Has made installment payments on outstanding fines, court costs, fees and restitution ordered by the court on a timely basis every month for the previous twenty-four (24) months following release from the custody of the Department of Corrections.

B. The provisions of this section shall not apply to amounts owed by the person for restitution to a victim pursuant to a court order or child support obligations pursuant to a court order.

Added by Laws 2016, c. 392, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 2016.


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