Section 3305 - Costs outstanding upon release(a) Right to seek recovery of costs.--The department may seek to recover any amount owed for medical services fees by an inmate upon release from prison through a civil action brought within one year of the inmate's release. The department shall have the burden to prove the amount owed.(b) Defense.--An inmate's inability to pay as determined by the court shall be a defense to the payment of part or all of the fees.2009, Aug. 11, P.L. 147, No. 33, §7, effective in 60 days [ 10/13/2009].