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 …
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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 …
Report to the Legislature: Online Infraction Adjudication and Ability-to-Pay Determinations
MyCitations was developed and is maintained by the Judicial Council of California as an online tool to allow individuals with infraction violations to request a reduction in their fines and …
Pierce County, WA Hosts Legal Financial Obligations Reconsideration Day
Washington State’s Pierce County held a Legal Financial Obligation (LFO) Reconsideration Day in September 2019, allowing individuals with outstanding LFOs to meet with attorneys and judges for potential reduction or …
Seizing the Safety Net: Collecting Criminal Justice Debt with Tax Refund Offsets
Focusing on Kansas as a case study, this report examines how federal and state governments seize income tax refunds to collect and pay off (“offset”) criminal justice debt. These tax …
The staggering cost to collect fees, fines, and restitution in Washington
Over the past three years, Washington has spent an estimated $268 million to collect $123.5 million in revenue from fines, fees, and restitution – spending more than double what it …