Trapped: Most States Let Courts Fine Teenagers. The Debt is Taking Down their Whole Families.

This article examines the use of hefty punishment fines and the impact of those fines, and fees, on families. The article highlights the story of a New Jersey teen locked into a cycle of debt after pleading guilty and accepting probation, plus a fine of $2,000 and several hundred dollars in monitoring and supervision fees. 

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