California AB2428 eliminates certain criminal fees for low-income individuals.

California AB2428 aims to eliminate the assessment of certain fees on low-income Californians who cannot afford to pay court-ordered debt. The bill seeks to address the disproportionate burden these fees place on marginalized and poor communities. It establishes a one-time amnesty program for unpaid fines and bail, allowing eligible participants to pay 20 percent of their fine or bail amount.

California AB2428 eliminates certain criminal fees for low-income individuals.

California AB2428 aims to eliminate the assessment of certain fees on low-income Californians who cannot afford to pay court-ordered debt. The bill seeks to address the disproportionate burden these fees place on marginalized and poor communities. It establishes a one-time amnesty program for unpaid fines and bail, allowing eligible participants to pay 20 percent of their fine or bail amount.