Task Force Guidance

The National Task Force on Fines, Fees, and Bail Practices has created and will continue to develop various tools to assist states.  Below are resources developed by the National Task Force.

Principles on Fines, Fees and Bail Practices (Revised 2021)

Lawful Collection of Legal Financial Obligations: A Bench Card for Judges (2019)

Guidance on the Right to Counsel in Legal Financial Obligation Cases (2019)

Bail Reform: A Practical Guide Based on Research and Experience (2019)

At-a-Glance Checklist for Ability to Pay Determination Hearings (2021)