An Act related to indigency

This bill updates the legal definition of "indigent" in Massachusetts to include individuals receiving specific public assistance programs or those earning 125% or less of the federal poverty guidelines. It also mandates that courts order a reassessment of a person's financial status whenever there is doubt about their eligibility for indigent status, requiring a written report from the probation officer. Additionally, the legislation removes certain recurring reassessment requirements for first-time offenders and deletes specific subsections related to fee payment plans. These changes directly affect how courts determine who qualifies for reduced or waived court fees and related legal costs.