Delaware HB133 amends Title 11 to modify fines, fees, restitution, and other court-related monetary obligations.
Delaware HB133 amends Title 11 to revise the handling of fines, fees, restitution, and other court-related monetary obligations. The bill defines "fee" broadly and allows courts to consider a defendant's ability to pay before imposing fines or fees. It mandates that courts inform defendants of the availability of a hardship waiver, which can exempt them from fines or fees if they demonstrate undue hardship. The bill also requires courts to document reasons for imposing penalties despite hardship evidence.
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