2005 House Bill 5145 / Public Act 325

Clarify criminal fine collection procedures

Introduced in the House

Sept. 8, 2005

Introduced by Rep. Glenn Steil (R-72)

To clarify that when a criminal defendant pleads guilty or nolo contendere, and an entry of judgment of guilt is delayed or sentencing is suspended, the court can immediately impose and collect all applicable fines, fees and costs. Also, to specify procedures for collecting and distributing these levies if the person is incarcerated.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Oct. 5, 2005

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Oct. 11, 2005

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that establishes that if a defendant ordered to pay fines, costs, or assessments under House Bill 5023 is incarcerated, the sheriff or Department of Corrections would have to deduct 50 percent of any funds received by the defendant in a month over $50 for payment of those court-ordered costs.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Amendment offered by Rep. William Van Regenmorter (R-74)

To establish that if passed the bill will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2006.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Oct. 12, 2005

Passed in the House 106 to 0 (details)

To establish that if a defendant ordered to pay fines, costs, or assessments under House Bill 5023 is incarcerated, the sheriff or Department of Corrections would have to deduct 50 percent of any funds received by the defendant in a month over $50 for payment of those court-ordered costs.

Received in the Senate

Oct. 18, 2005

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Dec. 7, 2005

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Dec. 8, 2005

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that limits its scope to state prisons, not local and county jails.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Dec. 13, 2005

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

To establish that if a defendant ordered to pay fines, costs, or assessments under House Bill 5023 is incarcerated, the Department of Corrections would have to deduct 50 percent of any funds received by the defendant in a month over $50 for payment of those court-ordered costs.

Received in the House

Dec. 13, 2005

To concur with the Senate-passed version of the clarify criminal fine collection procedures bill, which limits its scope to state prisons, not local and county jails.

Passed in the House 106 to 0 (details)

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Dec. 27, 2005