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A Public Defender's Guide to Legal Financial Obligations in Superior Court A person convicted of a crime may be obligated to pay restitution, fees, and fines as a consequence of the conviction, regardless of the person's custody status or ability to pay.
By: Washington Defender Association
Interest Waiver Guide: A Guide on How to Obtain a Court Order Waiving or Reducing Interest on Legal Financial Obligations This brochure provides information and forms on how to obtain a court order waiving or reducing interest on legal financial obligations (LFOs) in Washington State. Defined by statute RCW 10.82.090, the court may, on motion by the offender, reduce or waive the interest on legal financial obligations ordered as a result of a criminal conviction.
By: American Civil Liberties Union of Washington Foundation
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Legal Financial Obligations (LFOs): Understanding How LFOs Work The purpose of this guide is to help educate people
about Legal Financial Obligations (LFOs) and how they work. LFOs include fees, fines, and restitution orders that are assessed by judges at the time of
criminal conviction.
By: Seattle University School of Law Access to Justice Institute
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