Bill > HF2999

This bill eliminates the ability of courts to impose fines on juveniles in delinquency proceedings, juvenile major water or traffic offender proceedings, and petty offender cases. Specifically, the bill removes provisions that previously allowed courts to fine juveniles up to $1,000 in delinquency cases, up to $1,000 in juvenile major highway or water traffic offender cases, and up to $100 for petty offenders. The bill also removes language related to fine payment schedules and assessment charges. Instead, courts will continue to have other dispositional options such as community service, probation, restitution, participation in treatment or awareness programs, and driver's license suspension or recommendation for cancellation. The changes appear aimed at reducing financial burden on juveniles and focusing on rehabilitation rather than monetary punishment. The bill amends three specific sections of Minnesota Statutes related to juvenile court proceedings, maintaining the core goal of supporting young offenders' rehabilitation while removing the financial penalty component.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF2999&ssn=0&y=2025