Bill H.635, introduced by Representative Headrick of Burlington, aims to eliminate supervisory fees imposed by the Department of Corrections. The bill amends 28 V.S.A. § 102 by removing provisions related to the collection of these fees, including the authority for the Commissioner of Corrections to enter into contracts with collection agencies for their recovery. Specifically, it deletes the requirement for the Commissioner to collect a fee of up to $30.00 per month from individuals under supervision, and repeals the associated rules governing these fees.

Additionally, the bill mandates that the Department of Corrections shall not assess, bill, or collect any supervisory fees, and it requires the Department to forgive all outstanding fees and remove any references to them from its records and online platforms. The legislation also stipulates that failure to pay a supervisory fee will not be considered a violation of probation, parole, or any other sentence. The act is set to take effect upon passage, and the Department is tasked with reviewing and repealing any related rules and policies.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 28-102