People v. Aquirre-Alarcon

Illinois Appellate Court
Criminal Court
Public Defender Reimburesment Fee
Citation
Case Number: 
140455
Decision Date: 
Wednesday, August 3, 2016
District: 
4th Dist.
Division/County: 
McLean County
Holding: 
Order Vacated.
Justice: 
Holder White

Defendant was originally sentenced to 24 months probation with 180 days imprisonment. In a supplemental sentencing order the court erred by adding a $200 public-defender-reimbursement fee. Defendant was not given notice nor the opportunity to be heard and present evidence regarding his foreseeable ability to pay. The fee is vacated outright, and the case may not be remanded to the lower court to determine if the fee was appropriate. (KNECHT and STEIGMANN, concurring.)