Assessing Ability to Pay

Fines and Fees Justice Center and Results for America are looking for court stakeholders interested in applying for a free 7-part online Solutions Sprint to explore how to implement effective and efficient ability-to-pay (ATP) assessments in courts.

Over the past decade, one in three Americans has been impacted by fines and fees imposed in connection with traffic, ordinance, misdemeanor and felony convictions. They are often forced to sacrifice basic necessities like food and rent to pay down their debt — exacerbating their financial hardship, impeding employment opportunities and jeopardizing their ability to care for themselves and their families. Meanwhile, courts grapple with millions in uncollectible debt.

There is a better way. Designed for court stakeholders, including judges, prosecutors, public defenders, court staff and advocates for fine and fee reform, our Solutions Sprint will help you implement ability-to-pay assessments, payment plans and community alternatives. Find out more here and apply by February 24th.