Fee Collection in Community Based Corrections
Michael P Brown · Forensic Research & Criminology International Journal · 2017
Offenders sentenced to serve community-based sentences are usually required to pay fees to cover expenses associated with programs and services they receive.Fees are imposed because community corrections agencies do not have sufficient resources to meet the needs of offenders, especially a growing number of high risk offenders who are suffering from serious mental health and addiction symptoms.Collecting fees from these offenders is a necessity, but it poses unique challenges.This case study examines the pressing need to collect fees from those serving community-based sentences.