Welcome to FFJC’s digital library of resources related to fines and fees, also known as the Clearinghouse. Our repository of research and tools is curated and summarized by our Policy and Research team and includes key fines and fees research, litigation, legislation, policy analysis and guidance, and case studies. Use the search features below to find the information you need to drive reform.
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Debt Sentence: How Fines And Fees Hurt Working Families
This report shares the results of a national survey of over 5,600 adults to see how court-imposed fines and fees affect people across the country.
Debt Sentence: How Fines And Fees Hurt Working Families
Victim Experiences With Restitution and Compensation
Victim Experiences With Restitution and Compensation
Victims of crimes in Arizona seeking restitution and compensation can often have difficulty navigating the system, encountering issues related to eligibility and allowable costs, a…
Arizona Senate Bill 1197: Juvenile offenders; monetary sanctions; repeal
Arizona Senate Bill 1197: Juvenile offenders; monetary sanctions; repeal
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs signed a bill eliminating juvenile fees. Juveniles with previously assessed fees can apply to have their debt waived. The bill also prohibits juvenile…
Why We Need to Stop Suspending and Revoking Driver’s Licenses Due to Debt
Why We Need to Stop Suspending and Revoking Driver’s Licenses Due to Debt
The Prosperity Now Scorecard rates states on their progress toward racial economic justice in several policy areas. The 2022 policy update includes an assessment of which states ha…
Arizona HB 2033
Arizona HB 2033
The Arizona legislature introduced a bill repealing provisions related to the imposition of juvenile fees. Key provisions: Repeals the provision requiring the court to order a par…
HB 2385: Juveniles; monetary sanctions; repeal
HB 2385: Juveniles; monetary sanctions; repeal
This bill eliminates a number of fines and court related fees for juveniles. Key Provisions: Repeals provision requiring a juvenile or his parent or guardian of sufficient financi…
Arizona Senate Bill 1551: Driver license suspensions; restrictions
Arizona Senate Bill 1551: Driver license suspensions; restrictions
The Arizona legislature passed AZ SB 1551 ending driver’s license suspensions for failure to pay and failure to appear for traffic violations. The bill also prohibits the suspensio…
Monetary Sanctions: Legal Financial Obligations in US Systems of Justice
Monetary Sanctions: Legal Financial Obligations in US Systems of Justice
This review provides a historical background of court fines and fees and shows how these costs affect people present day.
Hiskett v. Lambert
Hiskett v. Lambert
The Superior Court lacked the statutory authority to order that Hiskett bear the cost of electronic monitoring during his pretrial release.
Briggs v. Montgomery
Briggs v. Montgomery
This case challenges a marijuana diversion program operated by the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office. People who can afford to pay finish the program in 3 months. Those who can’t p…
Personal Narrative: Taja
Personal Narrative: Taja
Taja was forced to sell blood plasma to pay diversion fees for a marijuana treatment program after being pulled over with a small amount of marijuana.