In the last few years, a broad range of legal scholars, social scientists, practitioners, and advocates have drawn increased attention to the use of monetary sanctions in the criminal justice system. Penalties being examined in this new light include fines, fees, costs, surcharges, and a range of other Legal Financial Obligations (LFOs). Changes in the fiscal and policy landscape surrounding the backend of the criminal justice process have redefined the role that LFOs play, as well as drawn attention to the impact on justice-involved populations, their families, and society.
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