How Fines and Fees Impact Low-Income Californians

 

Why people struggle to pay California fines and fees

 
 

I think people feel that the system is working against them instead of trying to provide financial stability among one another.

Elmer S

 
 

The Downstream Impact of Fines and Fees Can Be Damaging*

*Based on the 54% of people who stated that fines and fees caused financial hardship

 
 

[Fines and fees] are an unexpected cost that takes months to recover from. We had to shift some bills by making payment arrangements so we stayed current. Terry M

 
 
 

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