Lobbying for the end of criminal legal fines & fees at the NC General Assembly

 

Read the statement of the NC Fines and Fees Coalition on the criminal court fee increases in the recently released NC State budget

 

 Active Bills in the 2025-2026 North Carolina General Assembly Session

 
 
 
 
  • House Bill 722 - Enact Criminal Justice Debt Reform: This bill is a fines and fees bill that would address several issues. It would do many things, including end debt-based driver’s license suspensions, make the community service fee waivable, and repeal the $25 installment fee. Read the Second Chance Alliance one-pager here.

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