Ensuring Young People are not Criminalized for Poverty: Bail, Fees, Fines, Costs and Restitution in Juvenile Court

The harms caused by the assessment of bail, fees, fines, costs and restitution in juvenile court are detrimental, and often exacerbated by the youth’s inability to pay. This bench card illustrates the impacts of financial assessments on youth and provides guidance to judges in alleviating the harms and supporting youth and their families as jurisdictions work toward eliminating fines and fees for youth.  

Access the bench card here.