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PA SB516
PA SB516In sentencing, further providing for payment of court costs, restitution and fines.
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Introduced
04/01/2021
04/01/2021
In Committee
06/25/2021
06/25/2021
Crossed Over
06/09/2021
06/09/2021
Passed
06/28/2021
06/28/2021
Dead
Vetoed
07/01/2021
07/01/2021
Introduced Session
2021-2022 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in sentencing, further providing for payment of court costs, restitution and fines.
AI Summary
This bill amends Pennsylvania's Judiciary and Judicial Procedure statute to further provide for the payment of court costs, restitution, and fines. The key provisions include allowing the issuing authority (such as a judge or magisterial district judge) to turn over delinquent accounts to a private collection agency or the county's collection enforcement unit if the defendant fails to appear at a scheduled financial determination hearing. The bill also specifies that decisions by the issuing authority regarding payment are subject to the right to appellate review. Additionally, the bill extends the effective date of the legislation from 60 to 120 days.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Justice
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Bill, together with Governor's Veto Message, laid on the table (on 09/21/2021)
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