Texas Code of Criminal Procedure

§ 45A.258 — RECONSIDERATION OF SATISFACTION OF FINES OR COSTS

CR § 45A.258Title 1. CODE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE · Ch. 45A. JUSTICE AND MUNICIPAL COURTS · Art. F. JUDGMENT, FINES, AND COSTS

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(a)If the defendant notifies the justice or judge that the defendant has difficulty paying the fine and costs in compliance with the judgment, the justice or judge shall hold a hearing to determine whether the judgment imposes an undue hardship on the defendant.

(b)For purposes of Subsection (a), a defendant may notify the justice or judge by:

(1)voluntarily appearing and informing the justice or judge or the clerk of the court in the manner established by the justice or judge for that purpose;

(2)filing a motion with the justice or judge;

(3)mailing a letter to the justice or judge; or

(4)any other method established by the justice or judge for that purpose.

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Legislative history

Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 765 (H.B. 4504), Sec. 1.001, eff. January 1, 2025.