Bill > HB2254

This bill mandates that the Judiciary must contract with a collection agency or licensed attorney to collect overdue court-ordered payments, including fees, fines, sanctions, and court costs, and clarifies the order in which these payments, along with restitution (money paid to a victim for losses), are collected, prioritizing restitution. It also establishes procedures for hearings to prove compliance with payment orders and outlines consequences for nonpayment, such as requiring defendants to show cause for their default and potentially leading to commitment until payment is made, with specific provisions for how defaults are handled for restitution versus fees and fines. Additionally, the bill modifies rules regarding the confidentiality of adult probation records, allowing for the disclosure of certain information to collection agencies or licensed attorneys contracted by the Judiciary for the purpose of collecting delinquent court-ordered fees, fines, sanctions, and court costs.

Budget and Finance, Justice

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2254&year=2026