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January 1: New Law to Decriminalize Minor Traffic Violations Takes Effect Long-Sought Reform Will End Widespread Practice of Arresting & Jailing People Who Can’t Afford a Minor Traffic Ticket On …

Today, the Fines and Fees Justice Center (FFJC) is releasing Assessments and Surcharges: A 50-State Survey of Supplemental Fees. Examining statutes and rules from all 50 states and D.C, this new report uncovers a system of hidden taxes that are assessed in nearly every criminal, traffic or local ordinance case. They fund not only the justice system, but other government programs — ranging from autism research to independent living programs to state and municipal general funds. 

By Shanelle Johnson, FFJC Senior Policy Counsel What does it mean to ask the question, can a person afford to pay the fines and fees assessed by the court? Many …

National Campaign to Eliminate Justice System Fees Launches Today New poll reveals 62% of U.S. voters support fee elimination Today, a bipartisan coalition spearheaded by the Fines and Fees Justice …

Most people probably assume that necessities like food and emergency medical care are provided for people locked up in prisons and jails. In Nevada, they come at a steep cost — and it’s struggling families on the outside who are paying exorbitant prices to provide for their incarcerated loved ones, while the Department of Corrections (DOC) makes outrageous profits.

Cities and Counties for Fine and Fee Justice announces their latest members to the leadership network dedicated to pursuing bold fine and fee reforms.

Santa Fe City Council Approves Ordinance Limiting Debt-Based Driver’s License Suspensions Councilors Urge State Lawmakers to Reach Statewide Fix Santa Fe – The Santa Fe City Council unanimously approved a …

Governor DeSantis Signs Bill Increasing Access to Payment Plans for Fines and Fees With Bipartisan Support in Florida’s Legislature, New Law Will Increase Revenue and Keep Safe Drivers on the …

The Fines and Fees Justice Center (FFJC) and REFORM Alliance are co-releasing a new publication revealing the widespread imposition of probation and parole supervision and programming fees in nearly all 50 U.S. states.