Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs signed a bill eliminating juvenile fees. Juveniles with previously assessed fees can apply to have their debt waived. The bill also prohibits juvenile courts from considering outstanding fees when deciding whether to destroy juvenile records.
Read the full bill here.
Primary sponsor(s): Sen. David Gowan and Rep. Alma Hernandez
Bill number: Senate Bill 1197
Name of Bill (as introduced): Juvenile offenders; monetary sanctions; repeal
Status: Enacted