CONCEPT DRAFT

SUMMARY

This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208. This bill seeks to build on the work undertaken by the task force created by Resolve 1997, chapter 103 by doing at least the following:

1. Increase the collection of fines, forfeitures and costs imposed by courts for civil and criminal violations;

2. Expand the jurisdiction of the District Court Violations Bureau to include all civil violations;

3. Prohibit issuance and renewal of any license or other credential issued by the State if fines, penalties or forfeitures to the State remain unpaid; and

4. Decriminalize selected motor vehicle, marine resources and fish and wildlife violations.