HI HR200

Requests the Office of the Administrative Director of the Courts to collect and compile data on fees, court costs, fines, and restitution assessed in cases against minors.

Requires data on total and annual average amounts of fees, court costs, fines, and restitution that are assessed, collected, waived, and outstanding for the last five years.

Requires description of each fee, court cost, or fine that can be assessed in circuit, family, and district courts in each judicial district, including their respective amounts.

Directs the Administrative Director of the Courts to submit a report of findings and recommendations to the Legislature no later than twenty days prior to the 2024 Regular Session.

Establishes that research shows charging fees and fines to youth is harmful, disproportionately affects Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Black youth, and does not serve public safety functions.