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Government,
Criminal

Apr. 24, 2019

Bill to slash fees in criminal cases passes legislative committee vote

A bill that would end the assessment and collection of administrative fees in criminal cases passed its first committee vote on Tuesday. While SB 144 could have a significant impact on courts and other government entities, no one appears to have a firm grasp on the dollars involved.

A bill that would end the assessment and collection of administrative fees in criminal cases passed its first committee vote Tuesday. While SB 144 could have a significant impact on courts and other government entities, no one appears to have a firm grasp on the dollars involved.

Speaking at a press conference after her bill passed the Senate Public Safety Committee on a party line vote, co-author Sen. Holly Mitchell, D-Los Angeles...

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