Many criminal court fees repealed and unpaid balances wiped out
Many fees tied to criminal cases, such as charges for court-ordered community service, house arrest, jail medical care and traffic fine payment plans, are repealed, and unpaid balances of most can no longer be collected. People sentenced to prison or jail owe no trial court fees for that conviction.
Who it affects
People with criminal court fees, and counties and courts that collect them
When
This law takes effect on January 1, 2027. California laws take effect on January 1 of the year after they are signed, unless the law says otherwise.
- : Signed into law
- : This law takes effect
Official text
California AB 2428: Criminal fees.
On California Legislative Information. The official text is what counts; read it before you act.
Not legal advice. Plain-English summaries to help you find what changes and when. Not legal advice: read the official text, and ask a lawyer about your situation.