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Justice Department Publishes Report on Policies that Reduce Fines and Fees
Marking its second anniversary, the Justice Department's Office for Access to Justice (ATJ) published a report, " Access to Justice Spotlight: Fines &...
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Community Art Project Aims to Reform Juvenile Justice System in Arkansas
The Arkansas Justice Reform Coalition (AJRC) partnered with My-T-By-Design Therapeutic Art Studio to host a community art project aimed at addressing...
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Event: Ethical Reporting on the Experiences of Youth in the Legal System
(Washington, August 23) – In an endeavor to champion ethical storytelling and elevate the narratives of young people directly affected by the legal...
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DFJ Webinar: Freeman vs. Riverside Case Analysis
Join Debt Free Justice for a webinar on the Freeman vs. Riverside case, which has recently achieved a significant victory. On June 2, final approval...
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Webinar: DOJ Fines and Fees Guidance
The Debt Free Justice Campaign will host a webinar on July 6, 2023, 10:00 am PST/1:00 pm EST to discuss the Department of Justice's (DOJ) Dear...
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Riverside County Settles Lawsuit, Ending Unjust Juvenile Fees
Patricia Segura, along with 1,200 other Riverside County residents, is eligible for reimbursement as part of a settlement in the Freeman v. County of...
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Arizona Eliminates Juvenile Court Fees, Providing Relief for Youth and Families
Arizona has become the latest state to eliminate juvenile court fees, joining a growing number of states that have taken this step in recent years...
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IN Law Eliminates Costs and Fees in Juvenile Court for Low-Income Families
A new law in Indiana will eliminate certain costs and fees in juvenile court for families who cannot afford to pay them. House Enrolled Act 1493...