Massachusetts H1461 amends laws regarding juvenile fees, fines, and restitution, prohibiting certain fees for juveniles and modifying restitution.

Massachusetts H1461 amends the state's General Laws to modify the handling of fees, fines, and restitution for juveniles. The bill prohibits certain fees for individuals accused of offenses committed while under the age of criminal majority. It also modifies restitution procedures, allowing courts to hold restitution hearings but making any restitution order discretionary. The bill further stipulates that a juvenile's inability to pay restitution cannot extend their probation term.

Massachusetts H1461 amends laws regarding juvenile fees, fines, and restitution, prohibiting certain fees for juveniles and modifying restitution.

Massachusetts H1461 amends the state's General Laws to modify the handling of fees, fines, and restitution for juveniles. The bill prohibits certain fees for individuals accused of offenses committed while under the age of criminal majority. It also modifies restitution procedures, allowing courts to hold restitution hearings but making any restitution order discretionary. The bill further stipulates that a juvenile's inability to pay restitution cannot extend their probation term.