HB95 Alabama 2022 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Jeremy GrayRepresentative

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2022

Title

Court-imposed fines, Dept. of Corrections, inmates, 180-day grace period provided for payment of fines upon release from physical custody

Summary

HB95 gives inmates a 180-day grace period after release to delay paying court fines, fees, and costs, with a requirement to set up a repayment plan within 30 days, and clarifies that payments are not required while in custody (with some exceptions).

What This Bill Does

It creates a 180-day grace period after release during which an inmate does not have to pay outstanding court-imposed fines, fees, or costs. Within 30 days after release, inmates must contact the court clerk to set up a repayment agreement. While inmates are in custody, they are not required to pay these fines or fees, except for those in community corrections programs. The rule does not apply to restitution to victims or to supervision fees.

Who It Affects

• Inmates who owe court-imposed fines, fees, or costs will not have to pay during the 180-day grace period after release and must enter a repayment plan within 30 days.
• Clerks of the court and the court system, who will manage repayment agreements and communicate with inmates.

Key Provisions

• Provides a 180-day grace period after release from physical custody during which outstanding court-imposed fines, fees, or costs are not required to be paid.
• Requires inmates to contact the court clerk within 30 days of release to enter into a repayment agreement for outstanding amounts.
• Inmates in custody are not required to pay fines, fees, or costs while incarcerated, with an exception for those in community corrections programs.
• Excludes restitution to victims and supervision fees from the grace period and repayment requirements.
• Effective date: becomes law on the first day of the third month after governor's approval or when it otherwise becomes law.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 22, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Financial ObligationsCourts