Court Fines and Fees Reform Has Broad Support, But Fiscal Questions Persist  - Oklahoma Watch

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Court Fines and Fees Reform Has Broad Support, But Fiscal Questions Persist  - Oklahoma Watch

Gov. Kevin Stitt called on the Legislature to overhaul Oklahoma’s court fines and fees system this month, prompting praise from justice reform advocates and questions about how the change would be paid for and implemented. “We know that high fees keep people trapped in this cycle and contribute to higher recidivism,” Stitt said during his Feb. 3 State of the State address. “That doesn’t make sense. I want to change that structure and make sure t…