Rep. Nadler & Sen. Schatz Introduce New Legislation to Eliminate Excessive Court Fines, Fees That Target Low Income Communities
March 04, 2020
March 04, 2020
WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release:
House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) introduced H.R. 6061, the State Justice Improvement Act, legislation that will make lasting changes to America's criminal justice system. Across the country, courts often impose fines, fees, and monetary bail without considering an individual's ability to pay - disproportionately impacting low i . . .
House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) introduced H.R. 6061, the State Justice Improvement Act, legislation that will make lasting changes to America's criminal justice system. Across the country, courts often impose fines, fees, and monetary bail without considering an individual's ability to pay - disproportionately impacting low i . . .