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Law 360: NY Push To Nix Court Fines, Fees Could Spread Nationwide

Law 360: NY Push To Nix Court Fines, Fees Could Spread Nationwide

Fines and Fees Justice Center Advisory Board Member, Alexes Harris, and New York State Director, Katie Adamides discuss how fines and fees have become a "toxic revenue source" throughout New York state. Harris notes ending predatory court fines and fees such as the...

AP News: Proposal Would Curb Mandatory Court Fees for Poor Defendants

AP News: Proposal Would Curb Mandatory Court Fees for Poor Defendants

    AP News covered the No Price on Justice Campaign Launch which introduced new legislation to end predatory fines and court fees in New York. The bill would also vacate civil judgments lodged against someone only because they couldn’t afford court fees and...