This bill amends the Revised Judicature Act of 1961 by introducing new provisions regarding the assessment of indigency for individuals facing fines, costs, or other assessments in court. It establishes a three-pronged examination to determine indigency, allowing individuals to qualify based on public assistance enrollment, income levels, or financial hardship. The bill mandates that courts conduct an indigency assessment before imposing any fines or costs, and if an individual is found to be indigent, the court is prohibited from imposing costs, fees, or reimbursements. Additionally, individuals can request a redetermination of their indigency status if their financial circumstances change after sentencing.

The bill also includes specific provisions for municipal and state civil infractions, requiring judges or magistrates to assess indigency before ordering any payments. It allows for the waiver of previously imposed costs and fees if an individual is later determined to be indigent. Furthermore, the bill repeals certain sections of the existing law and emphasizes the need for public accessibility to schedules of civil fines and costs, which must also note the exceptions for indigent individuals and the process for determining indigency.