FINES & FEES
Challenge:
“Every year, driver’s license Fines and Fees devastate the lives of millions of Americans.
Our justice system is supposed to operate with integrity – providing equal justice for all. Yet in far too many places in the United States, court Fines and Fees have put an exorbitant price tag on justice.
Across the country, courts impose fines as a punishment for minor traffic and municipal code violations, misdemeanors, and felonies. Courts then tax people with fees, surcharges, and costs used to fund the justice system and other government services.
Those who cannot immediately pay these costs face additional fees, license suspensions, loss of voting rights, arrest, and jail. Stuck in a cycle of punishment and poverty, people can lose their jobs, their homes, and even their children. We have created a two-tier system of justice where poor people – and particularly communities of color – are disproportionately punished.” - Fines and Fees Justice System
THE SOLUTION
Dorothy Day Tampa’s Fines and Fees Ministry – pooling $ and pro bono legal resources to explore resolving fines and fees issues. Note - our services are provided by case management referral ONLY, one person at a time.
“When you believe, enroll, and engage in a guest’s vision, expect profound transformational change.” – Michael Doyle
Case managers with vetted, highly motivated guests with Fines and Fees challenges can submit online requests to Dorothy Day Tampa that can be prayerfully vetted as manageable, reasonable, and legitimate. No surprises!
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