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Committee approves bill to prioritize victim restitution over court fees
Summary
The Senate Judiciary Committee approved House Bill 1550 on a voice vote after State Representative Steve Unger said the measure would speed delivery of restitution to crime victims by giving restitution priority over court fees. The bill passed the House 99–0 and received no public testimony in committee.
The Senate Judiciary Committee voted to pass House Bill 1550 after a brief presentation by State Representative Steve Unger, R-District 19. Unger told the panel the measure, drafted at the request of local prosecutors, would prioritize victims’ restitution payments so victims get money to repair property or replace…
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