Bill > HF2787

This bill prohibits "warrant resolution clinics," which are defined as events where individuals with outstanding arrest warrants can resolve them without immediate arrest. The bill makes it illegal for any entity, organization, or individual to organize, sponsor, host, fund, promote, or participate in such clinics, and clarifies that warrants can only be resolved by surrendering to law enforcement, appearing in court as scheduled, or through standard judicial motions. It also forbids the use of public funds or facilities for these clinics and prevents attempts to circumvent the law by using different names or structures for substantially equivalent programs. Violators face penalties, including simple misdemeanors for public officials and employees (who may also be removed from their positions), and simple misdemeanors and civil penalties of up to $10,000 for private individuals or organizations. The Attorney General is empowered to investigate violations and pursue civil actions, and any resident of a county where such a clinic is planned or conducted can file a civil lawsuit to stop it. Counties that violate the bill will not receive funds related to court debt, and the bill explicitly overrides any local ordinances that would permit or facilitate these clinics.