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This bill provides flexibility and changes requirements for the payment of fines, fees, and costs associated with criminal convictions. It allows courts to assess a person's ability to pay at sentencing and set installment payments in 30-day increments not to exceed 2% of the person's monthly net income or $10, whichever is greater. The bill also expands community service options in lieu of fines, fees, or costs, and provides credit towards fines, fees, or costs for time served in jail or prison. Additionally, the bill exempts indigent persons convicted of Motor Vehicle Code violations and needy persons convicted of criminal offenses from the assessment of court costs, fees, or fines.

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https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=H&legtype=B&legno=81&year=22