The bill amends RCW 13.40.192 to address the enforcement of legal financial obligations imposed on juveniles prior to July 1, 2023. It establishes that while restitution orders remain enforceable for a period of 10 years, any other legal financial obligations, such as fines, penalty assessments, attorneys' fees, and court costs, will not be enforceable after July 1, 2023. Furthermore, the bill stipulates that these debts will be rendered null and void and considered satisfied and paid in full by July 1, 2025.

Additionally, the bill empowers the administrative office of the courts to take necessary actions to ensure the implementation of these provisions by the specified deadline. This legislative change aims to alleviate the financial burden on juveniles and streamline the process for resolving legal financial obligations that are not restitution-related.

Statutes affected:
Original Bill: 13.40.192