Related: Roberts et al. v. Black et al., No. 2:16-cv-11024 (E.D. La. 2016)
Rozzie Scott, a resident of Bogalusa, Louisiana, was found guilty of stealing $5 worth of food to feed his family. Judge Black ordered him to pay $450 in court fines and fees. Unable to pay, the court ordered Mr. Scott to pay a $50 extension of time fee to pay the court debt. Mr. Scott was arrested and spent 4 hours in City jail until a relative paid the extension fee for his release.