Study: Alabama counties that raised criminal fines also saw jail populations increase

Study: Alabama counties that raised criminal fines also saw jail populations increase

Northport residents await their court appearances at the Northport Public Safety Building in Northport, Ala., on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023. A study released earlier this month found that Alabama counties that levied additional criminal fines and fees also saw an increase in the rates of people in detention. (Will McLelland for Alabama Reflector)A study released earlier this month found that counties that increase criminal fines and fees also see …