Policy change slashes $925K in Washtenaw County court fines and fees for some defendants

WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI – A criminal conviction in Washtenaw County can come with costs that go far beyond a prison sentence or restitution payments. Defendants in the county Trial Court can also face more than $2,300 in added fines and fees that keep the court up and running, and officials recognize that can be a major roadblock for anyone trying to get their life together.

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