Digest: The Act changes laws about fines and fees in criminal cases. The Act takes effect on the 91st day after sine die. (Flesch Readability Score: 80.3).
Shortens the time period after which judgment remedies for monetary obligations in criminal judgments without restitution expire. Provides that the expiration of judgment remedies means that a person has complied with that portion of a sentence for purposes of expungement.
Directs courts to vacate monetary obligation orders when dismissing a criminal case.
Directs the Judicial Department to conduct a study on the automatic expiration or vacation of monetary obligations other than restitution after a specified time period.
Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.