Washington HB1499 modifies legal financial obligations for offenders, including restitution, fees, and costs.

Washington HB1499 revises the handling of legal financial obligations for offenders, including restitution, fees, and costs. The bill mandates that courts determine the amount of restitution due at sentencing or within 180 days, setting a minimum monthly payment. It prohibits charging fees for deferred prosecution and mandates supervision conditions for such cases. Indigent defendants are exempt from paying certain costs and fees.

Washington HB1499 modifies legal financial obligations for offenders, including restitution, fees, and costs.

Washington HB1499 revises the handling of legal financial obligations for offenders, including restitution, fees, and costs. The bill mandates that courts determine the amount of restitution due at sentencing or within 180 days, setting a minimum monthly payment. It prohibits charging fees for deferred prosecution and mandates supervision conditions for such cases. Indigent defendants are exempt from paying certain costs and fees.