People v. Woodward CA3

DISCUSSION

We appointed counsel to represent defendant on appeal. Counsel filed an opening brief setting forth the facts of the case and requesting that this court review the record to determine whether there are any arguable issues on appeal. (People v. Wende (1979) 25 Cal.3d 436.) Defendant was advised of his right to file a supplemental brief within 30 days of the date of filing of the opening brief. More than 30 days have elapsed, and defendant has not filed a supplemental brief. Having undertaken an examination of the record pursuant to Wende, we conclude the trial court’s imposition of a $25 booking fee must be vacated. The Legislature has since repealed and replaced Government Code section 29550 so that it no longer permits costs of that statute to be collected from defendants. (Gov. Code, § 29550, Assem. Bill

3 No. 1869 (2019-2020 Reg. Sess.) §§ 22, 23.) It also enacted laws rendering imposed but unpaid booking fees as of July 1, 2021, uncollectible. (§ 6111; see People v. Lopez-Vinck (2021) 68 Cal.App.5th 945, 952-953.) Not only are any fees imposed under Government Code section 29550 that remain unpaid on and after July 1, 2021, unenforceable and uncollectible, but…