Utah could join a growing number of states to end fines in the juvenile justice system

Court officials expressed concern over the potential loss of more than $700K in revenue, saying the fees paid for important programs that help youths.

(Laura Seitz | Deseret News, pool photo) Utah lawmakers passed legislation that brought sweeping changes to how youths are treated in the juvenile justice system two years ago. In this photo, a 16-year-old Utah boy is led into a Davis County courtroom in 2014.

Utah could join a growing number of states to end fines in the juvenile justice system

Court officials expressed concern over the potential loss of more than $700K in revenue, saying the fees paid for important programs that help youths.

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