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Jefferson County's Fines and Fees System Ineffective, Report Finds
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Jefferson County's Fines and Fees System Ineffective, Report Finds
A new report on Jefferson County's fines and fees system argues that U.S. courts' reliance on monetary sanctions is ineffective at generating revenue and disproportionately harmful to Black and low-income residents, prompting action from Jefferson County officials and the creation of a statewide task force to review fines and fees policies.
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