HB 5284

Abstract

Amends the Quasi-criminal and Misdemeanor Bail Act. Provides that in any case which does not require a court appearance under Supreme Court Rule, upon a plea of guilty the amounts of fines, fees, costs, and penalties for the offense shall be in the amount mandated by statute or by local ordinance enacted pursuant to statute. Provides that no rule or order of the Supreme Court shall alter these amounts. Provides that any circuit clerk or deputy circuit clerk is authorized to receive written appearances, pleas of guilty, and waivers of trial and to accept payments in satisfaction of the judgment entered upon the plea.