New York Laws
Article 420 - Fines, Restitution and Reparation
420.30 - Remission of Fines, Restitution or Reparation.

(b) The court shall give each person given notice a reasonable
opportunity to be heard on the question of remitting an order of
restitution or reparation. If the court remits such restitution or
reparation, or any part thereof, the reasons therefor shall be placed
upon the record.
3. Restrictions. Except as provided for in subdivision two-a of
section 420.35 of this article, in no event shall a mandatory surcharge,
sex offender registration fee, DNA databank fee or crime victim
assistance fee be remitted.