Washington · Revised Code of Washington — Title 10, Criminal Procedure
RCW Title 10 § 10.01.185: Remission of fines
What this law says, in plain English
A defendant ordered to pay fines may petition the court for remission if payment would cause manifest hardship. The court may reduce, modify payment terms, or convert unpaid fines to community restitution work.
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