Bill > SB0283

This bill modifies various provisions of Utah law related to court fees and administrative procedures, including changes to how court bailiffs are contracted and paid, and clarifies that contracts for bailiff and security services must not exceed legislative appropriations. It also updates the uniform fine schedule for offenses, allowing for annual review by the Judicial Council, and clarifies that courts retain discretion in imposing fines. The bill expands the opportunity for defendants to perform compensatory service in lieu of paying fines, and provides clearer instructions on how this service is reported and credited. Additionally, it allows for plea in abeyance agreements, which are arrangements where a defendant agrees to fulfill certain conditions to have their case dismissed or reduced, to be entered into without a personal appearance in cases where a defendant can voluntarily pay a recommended fine. The bill also adjusts various civil filing fees for courts of record and justice courts, increases the fee for using the Online Court Assistance Program when filing certain documents, and modifies the funding and use of the Court Security Account and the security surcharge assessed on convictions.

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