fines and fees

2022 Bills

SB 120: Eliminating Juvenile Offense Fines and Fees

This bill will remedy the consequences created from juvenile fines and fees by eliminating these fines and fees across the state.

Libertas Institute Staff
| 27th Jan 2022

2022 Bills

SB 75: Capping Traffic Ticket Revenue

This bill would cap the amount of traffic revenue a local government can collect to 25% of their base budget.

Libertas Institute Staff
| 16th Jan 2022

Op-Eds

Stop suspending driver licenses for unpaid court debt

Unless you live and work in downtown Salt Lake, having a driver’s license is essential — especially in the rural parts of the state. Yet, to the detriment of those who are struggling financially, the state has made a bad habit of taking away people’s licenses for debts of all sizes.

Molly Davis
| 28th Jan 2021

Op-Eds

Next for Utah criminal justice reform? The court system

The justice court system would benefit from a thorough review. Utahns deserve consideration of circumstances and to have corruption stopped before it starts.

Molly Davis
| 23rd Dec 2020

Op-Eds

Is justice served with overwhelming fines?

Fines and fees can be overwhelming, but there's a way to help minimize the negative impact they pose on a person's life.

Libertas Institute Staff
| 1st Sep 2020

Op-Eds

Stop suspending driver’s licenses for inability to pay fines and fees

Individuals with court debt shouldn't have to continue to struggle due to suspended driver’s licenses from unpaid government fines or fees. Without a driver’s license, reliable transportation is difficult to obtain, making it hard for people to hold down stable employment.

Molly Davis
| 2nd Dec 2019

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