Synopsis
This amendment to House Bill No. 133 does all of the following: (1) clarifies that the word “fee” as used in the hardship waiver statute does not include restitution; (2) clarifies that toll violations, offenses eligible for voluntary assessment, red light camera, and speed camera violations are not eligible for waiver or modification under this Act; (3) makes a technical correction; (4) exempts assessments related to the Victims Compensation Fund from the courts’ authority to waive, modify, and suspend fines and fees; and (5) removes an additional report required of the courts.