Comptroller Stringer: Abolish Mandatory Surcharges and Forgive Outstanding Court Debt to End Criminalization of Poverty within the Justice System

“This vital, in-depth report by the Office of the Comptroller sheds light on practices that are inhumane and predatory…” says Rob DeLeon, AVP of Programs at Fortune. “Unpaid fees and surcharges can create an overwhelming anxiety factor for justice involved persons who are struggling to surmount the challenges of reentry.”