Press Release: New Mexico Legislature Approves Bill Ending Debt-Based Driver’s License Suspensions
Late last night, the New Mexico House passed SB 47, which would end the widespread practice of suspending licenses due to court debt.
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Press Release: New Report: Why Debt-Based Driver’s License Suspensions Are a Drag on Florida’s Economy
Today, the Florida office of the Fines and Fees Justice Center is releasing Stepping On The Gas: Accelerating Florida’s Economic Growth by Restoring the Freedom to Drive.
New Study Shows High Cost of Florida’s Hidden Taxes on Children
New Study Shows High Cost of Florida’s Hidden Taxes on Children First-Of-Its-Kind Statewide Research Reveals How Fees Increase Recidivism and Trap Families in Debt A new study led by a …
Press Release: New Nevada Law Decriminalizing Minor Traffic Violations Takes Effect January 1
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 …
New Report Uncovers Hidden Tax on Justice in Nearly All 50 States
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.
Using Behavioral Science To Create User-Friendly “Ability-To-Pay” Tools
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
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 …
Press Release: New Report Sheds Light on Murky World of Electronic Monitoring Fees
New Report Sheds Light on Murky World of Electronic Monitoring Fees 1st-of-Its-Kind National Examination Reveals Widespread Imposition of Electronic Monitoring Fees Across U.S. Momentum to Eliminate Justice Fees Growing Among …
FFJC Op-Ed: Why Is the Nevada Department of Corrections Profiting off Struggling Families?
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.
Press Release: National Effort to Reform Local Fines & Fees Announces New City and County Champions
Cities and Counties for Fine and Fee Justice announces their latest members to the leadership network dedicated to pursuing bold fine and fee reforms.