SB 6343-S - DIGEST

(AS OF SENATE 2ND READING 2/18/02)

     Provides that, whenever a person is not able to pay a monetary penalty in full, the court shall enter into a payment plan with the person.

     Provides that, if a person has not entered into a payment plan with the court and has not paid the penalty in full on or before the time established for payment, the court shall notify the department of the delinquency, and the department shall suspend the person's driver's license or driving privilege until the penalty has been paid, including the penalty provided in this act, or until the person has entered into a payment plan under this act and has paid the initial payment.

     Provides that, if a community service program for offenders is available in the jurisdiction, the court shall offer to convert all or part of the monetary penalties due under this act to community service if the person is unable to make reasonable time payments.