Improving Fines and Fees Enforcement: New Rules and Court Support.
This act aims to improve how state and local courts enforce fines and fees, ensuring it is constitutional and equitable. It introduces support and training programs for courts to prevent unfair penalties for individuals unable to pay, and collects data to better understand the impact of these fees on citizens. This should prevent incarceration for debt and loss of rights, such as driving licenses or voting rights, due to lack of funds.
Key points
Prohibits incarceration for unpaid fines without assessing ability to pay and intentional non-payment.
Courts cannot condition access to a hearing on prepayment of a fine or fee.
Establishes clear rules for informing citizens about their rights, fee amounts, and consequences of non-payment.
Prohibits automatic driver's license suspension for non-payment of fines or fees.
Increases funding to support courts in equitable enforcement of fines and fees.
Status:
Expired
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