(A) A defendant convicted of a “fine-only misdemeanor offense” in Municipal Court shall pay a Juvenile Case Manager Fee of $5, as a court cost. The Fee does not apply to parking citations. For purposes of this section, a person is considered to be CONVICTED if:
(1) A sentence is imposed on the defendant by the Court; or
(2) The defendant receives deferred disposition from the Court, including deferred proceedings under Tex. Crim. Pro. Code, Art. 45.052 or 45.053.
(B) The Municipal Court Judge is authorized to waive the Juvenile Case Manager Fee in cases of demonstrated financial hardship on the part of a convicted defendant. For example, the Municipal Court Judge may waive the Fee if the Judge has determined that the defendant is: indigent; has insufficient resources or income to pay the Fee; or, is otherwise unable to pay all or part of the underlying fine or costs.
(Ord. 110-08, passed 8-19-08)