An Act relative to juvenile fines, fees, and restitution

This bill eliminates fines, fees, and restitution requirements for juveniles (under the age of criminal majority) and their parents/guardians related to court proceedings. Key provisions include: banning all fines/fees for offenses committed while under criminal majority (Section 5), requiring courts to assess a youth’s ability to pay before ordering restitution (Section 7), prohibiting jail time for nonpayment of juvenile-related fines (Section 9), and removing specific fees like the $45 assessment for minors (Sections 13-16). It directly affects minors and their families in juvenile court cases involving property damage, delinquency, or restitution. The law ensures financial penalties cannot be imposed based on a youth’s inability to pay, with strict limits on restitution amounts and terms.