End Unjust Fines and Fees
The Fines and Fees Justice Center empowers state and local efforts to end fees in the justice system and ensure that fines are fair and equitably imposed.
Unjust fines and fees look different in every community. Reform cannot be one-size-fits-all.
We pursue a comprehensive approach at both the local and state level using expertise, advocacy, and blueprints.
We partner with advocates, communities, and policymakers across the country to reshape state and local fine and fee policies.
Our impact
$4M
A new cap on commissary mark ups is estimated to keep $4 million in the community and out of the prison system.
300k
Over 300,000 New Mexicans regain their freedom to drive as the state becomes 24th to end debt-based driver’s license suspensions.
$13M
Maryland canceled all debt tied to supervision fees totalling more than $13 million.
$100M
Miami-Dade ended all jail fees and discharged their associated debt, resulting in the elimination of $10M in jail fees and $100 million in jail debt.
Through direct action and policy expertise, we lead two national campaigns for reform.
Help us break the cycle of debt and injustice
Your tax deductible donation directly supports our work to eliminate the unjust fines and fees that devastate communities.