Hawaii HB997 amends court-ordered payment procedures, including collection methods and record access.

Hawaii HB997 modifies the process for handling court-ordered payments, such as fees, fines, and restitution, in the state of Hawaii. The bill allows the judiciary to contract with collection agencies or licensed attorneys to recover delinquent payments. It also outlines specific conditions for making payments, including the possibility of making them a condition of probation. The bill further details the circumstances under which a defendant can be imprisoned for nonpayment and sets out the method and time for making payments.

Hawaii HB997 amends court-ordered payment procedures, including collection methods and record access.

Hawaii HB997 modifies the process for handling court-ordered payments, such as fees, fines, and restitution, in the state of Hawaii. The bill allows the judiciary to contract with collection agencies or licensed attorneys to recover delinquent payments. It also outlines specific conditions for making payments, including the possibility of making them a condition of probation. The bill further details the circumstances under which a defendant can be imprisoned for nonpayment and sets out the method and time for making payments.