Charging ex-offenders ‘administrative fees’ means big pain for the poor and little gain for counties
“When adults exit jail or the criminal justice system, they are generally assessed thousands of dollars in county administrative fees. The money goes to cover investigation costs, probation services and the like; it isn’t part of an offender’s punishment. In Los Angeles, ex-offenders can be charged a monthly probation fee of $155, a ‘court report’ fee of $696, and more.”