No. The sentence is not complete until every fine, court cost, and restitution order is paid in full, and the waiting period does not begin to run until that happens. A $40 balance in court costs left over from 2015 can mean a motion filed in 2026 is premature, and the judge will deny it. Before filing, we confirm a zero balance with the clerk and that probation was formally terminated. If an old balance exists, paying it starts the clock at that moment rather than the original sentencing date, so handle it early. Anyone who took a deferred sentence should also confirm the deferral period closed without a violation, since that is the trigger.
