New legislation in Michigan protects children from court fees and fines.
Michigan has enacted new legislation that abolishes court fines and fees related to the proceedings of children.
The bipartisan initiative now eliminates the requirement for juveniles to pay for court-appointed counsel and detention, which make up the majority of court fees, Bolts Mag reports. This legislation was developed by a coalition of children, advocates, and politicians in response to a report revealing that kids and their families often owed a median of $850 for reimbursement costs, including out-of-home placement, evaluations, and treatment…