HB 1745: The Fostering Independence Through Education Act, which provides tuition and fee waivers for young people in the foster care system, is progressing through
The Price of Justice analyzes statutes in all 50 states regarding the cost of court-appointed counsel, including fees for public defenders. In most states, youth or their families must pay for legal assistance even if they are determined to be indigent. Charging families—especially those living in poverty—for “free” attorneys leads to devastating consequences.
