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The Impact of Criminal Court and Prison Fines and Fees in Philadelphia

Over the course of the last year, Philadelphia’s Office of Community Empowerment and Opportunity (CEO) worked to pursue fine and fee reform as a member of the Cities and Counties …

Reckless Lawmaking: How Debt-Based Driver’s License Suspension Laws Impose Harm and Waste Resources

This report examines the impacts of suspending driver’s licenses as a consequence of unpaid fines and fees and failure to appear in court. 16 individuals who had their license suspended …

SB 898: Maryland Criminal Justice Debt Elimination and Prevention Act of 2021

The Maryland Criminal Justice Debt Elimination and Prevention Act of 2021 eliminates a number of criminal justice fines and fees. Key Provisions: The bill would eliminate the following fees: Court-related …

HB 1391: Elimination of Fines and Court-related Fees for Juveniles

This bill eliminates a number of fines and court related fees for juveniles. Key Provisions: Eliminates a number of fines and court related fees for juveniles including: Application fee for …

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 financial resources to …

IN HB 1208

This bill repeals language concerning certain juvenile fines, fees, and costs. Key Provisions: Repeals language concerning: (1) reimbursement by a parent to a county for certain costs related to the …

HB 183: An Act Relating to Children; Eliminating Certain Fines and Fees Relating to Certain Crimes Committed by Juveniles

This bill eliminates fines and administrative fees from the Delinquency Act within the Children’s Code. The bill also eliminates the $10 application fee for a public defender in Children’s Court. …

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