Criminal Legal Policy
Criminal Legal Policy
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Blog Post Monetary sanctions imposed by courts continue to cause harmful debt for people in our state
Blog Post Fines and fees are a harmful and ineffective source of revenue for Washington courts
Blog Post The 2024 legislative session’s small victories
Blog Post Legislative budget proposals miss the mark
Blog Post Governor’s proposed supplemental budget focuses on behavioral health and housing resources
Fact Sheet The Budget and Policy Center’s policy priorities
Chart/Graphic Presentation: Legal Financial Obligations (LFOs) as fees and user charges
Blog Post Final budget includes some key criminal legal system funding changes