People v. Tillman

Opinion

BROWN, J.

Two provisions of the Penal Code—sections 1202.4 and 1202.45 1 —require trial courts to impose a restitution fine as part of the judgment of conviction entered against a criminal defendant and, in cases where parole is granted, an additional fine in the same amount suspended unless parole is later revoked. The restitution fine under section 1202.4 is mandatory unless the sentencing court, in the words of the statute, “finds compelling and extraordinary reasons for not doing so, and- states those reasons on the record.” (§ 1202.4, subd. (b).) In cases in which the court imposes…