The Essential Guide to Court Reminder Programs
Nationwide, millions of people fail to appear for scheduled court dates despite having intentions to attend. This guide developed by ideas42 draws on more than ten years of research to …
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The Impact of Legal Debt on Perceptions of Procedural Justice, Legal Cynicism, and Legitimacy In People Sentenced to Misdemeanor Private Probation
In Georgia, courts are permitted to contract with private probation companies to supervise individuals’ sentences for minor offenses or simply because they cannot pay their fines and fees at the …
Public Opinion on the Shadow Carceral State
Research into what drives public support for financial sanctions, like court fees, has historically focused on people’s attitudes on the need for punishment. In this study, however, the authors examined …
Participant Experiences in the City of Tempe Community Supervision Program’s Incentive Program
In Tempe, Arizona, community supervision clients have the opportunity to exchange the cost of their monthly fees for participation in voluntary classes, community service, career development, and personal improvement programs. …
North Dakota HB 1417
North Dakota HB 1417 The North Dakota legislature enacted legislation repealing the authority to assess supervision fees. Previously, courts were permitted to order supervision costs and fees of not less …
Impact of Debt-Based License Suspension Reform on Statewide Employment
Millions of drivers have had their licenses suspended for unpaid traffic, toll, misdemeanor and felony fines and fees, often impacting their ability to earn. In this study, researchers looked at …
Guide to New Low Rates and Consumer Protections for Incarcerated People’s Communications Services
Effective January 1, 2025, the Martha Wright-Reed Just and Reasonable Communications Act expands and clarifies the scope of the Federal Communication Commission’s (FCC) authority over incarcerated people’s communications services. To …
Identifying Drivers of Absconding
To identify the factors that drive parole and probation revocations, the Crime and Justice Institute, conducted a comprehensive assessment of community supervision policies and practices in Colorado, Florida, Mississippi, and …
Our Anemic Excessive Fines Clause: Are State Courts Following the Federal Lead?
The Supreme Court’s 2019 decision in Timbs v. Indiana was hailed by many as a watershed moment for a more expansive use of the Eight Amendment’s Excessive Fines Clause. Although …
Making Children Pay The Hidden Cost to Kansas of Juvenile Fees and Fines
Kansas imposes a wide range of fines and fees on youth at nearly every point in the legal process. Using data from court records, state and county financial reports, previous …