Bill > H1017

This bill makes the following key changes: It specifies the information that must be included in an application to determine indigent status, including whether the applicant elects to provide community service in lieu of financial obligations. It revises requirements relating to payment of court-related charges, including allowing courts to set payment plans based on a person's ability to pay. It also allows clerks to refer unpaid financial obligations to private attorneys or collection agencies, with limits on fees that can be added. The bill prohibits driver's license suspensions solely for failure to pay penalties or court obligations, if the person demonstrates financial hardship. It reduces the length of driver's license suspensions or revocations for certain drug, alcohol, and tobacco offenses. It also repeals provisions allowing driver's license suspensions for certain other offenses. The bill allows judges to convert financial obligations to community service based on a person's inability to pay, and authorizes restricted driver's licenses in certain cases where licenses would otherwise be suspended.

Budget and Finance, Transportation and Infrastructure

Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee (House)

http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2017/1017