California AB2122 eliminates arrest warrants for infraction violations, aiming to prevent debtor's prisons.

California AB2122 amends the Penal Code to eliminate arrest warrants for infraction violations, which are low-level offenses punishable only by fines. The bill aims to prevent the use of arrest warrants as a form of debtor's prison. It allows courts to use civil collections and other tools to address nonpayment of infraction tickets. The bill also provides alternatives to warrants, such as improved notices and reminders, and common sense collections practices. It aims to ensure that people who cannot afford to pay fines do not face incarceration.

California AB2122 eliminates arrest warrants for infraction violations, aiming to prevent debtor's prisons.

California AB2122 amends the Penal Code to eliminate arrest warrants for infraction violations, which are low-level offenses punishable only by fines. The bill aims to prevent the use of arrest warrants as a form of debtor's prison. It allows courts to use civil collections and other tools to address nonpayment of infraction tickets. The bill also provides alternatives to warrants, such as improved notices and reminders, and common sense collections practices. It aims to ensure that people who cannot afford to pay fines do not face incarceration.