S1131
An Act relative to juvenile fees, fines, and restitution
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Bill overview
This bill addresses the issue of juvenile fees, fines, and restitution in Massachusetts. It aims to reduce the financial burden on young people and their families who are involved in the juvenile justice system. Specifically, the bill seeks to limit the amount of fees and fines that can be assessed to juveniles and to ensure that restitution payments are reasonable and proportionate to the offense. The goal is to promote fairness and equity within the juvenile justice system.
Key provisions
- Limits the amount of fees and fines that can be assessed to juveniles.
- Requires restitution payments to be proportionate to the offense.
- Addresses the collection of juvenile fees and fines.
- Seeks to reduce the financial barriers to juvenile justice participation.
- Promotes equitable access to the juvenile justice system.
Who is affected
- Juveniles
- Families of juveniles
- The juvenile justice system
- Massachusetts courts
Notable changes
- Potentially reduces the financial impact of juvenile justice proceedings.
- May require adjustments to existing fee and fine structures.
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Bill S.1131 194th (Current)
An Act relative to juvenile fees, fines, and restitution
By Mr. Gomez, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1131) of Adam Gomez for legislation relative to juvenile fees, fines, and restitution. The Judiciary.
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Presenter: Adam Gómez
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Displaying 5 actions for Bill S.1131
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on The Judiciary |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 6/5/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 06/10/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| 10/20/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 06/10/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| 12/18/2025 | Senate | Accompanied a study order (under JR10), see S2886 |
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