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• Introduced by Rep. Sherry Appleton, (D-Poulsbo) (D) on January 14, 2010, allows a court to waive an imposition of legal financial obligations if the court finds that the offenders’ mental health was a direct cause of the crime, or if the offender’s mental health is preventing his or her ability to pay the fees. Also, if the offender is receiving state support, he or she may be waived of legal financial obligations. (See also SB 6709).
  • Referred to the House Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Committee on January 14, 2010.