This bill amends the Code of West Virginia to grant municipal court clerks the authority to suspend a person's driver's license if they fail to enter into a payment plan or make payments towards their costs, fines, forfeitures, restitution, or penalties within a specified timeframe following a judgment. Specifically, it modifies the existing provisions in sections 8-10-2b and 17B-3-3a, allowing for the suspension of a driver's license as a consequence of nonpayment. The bill establishes that if a person does not enroll in a payment plan or pay their dues within 90 days of judgment, the clerk may assess a late fee and notify the Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to initiate the suspension of the driver's license.

Additionally, the bill outlines the requirements for establishing a payment plan, including the necessity for individuals to file an affidavit of financial inability and the conditions under which late fees may be assessed. It also specifies that the DMV must suspend a driver's license upon receiving notice from the municipal court regarding a person's failure to pay their obligations. The bill aims to ensure compliance with court-ordered payments and streamline the process for enforcing penalties related to nonpayment.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 8-10-2b, 17B-3-3a