Effects of Probation Services Fees on Case Management Strategy and Sanctions

• NCJ Number: 116731
• Journal: Journal of Criminal Justice Volume: 17 Issue: 1 Dated: (1989) Pages: 15-24
• Author(s): G R Wheller; T M Macan; R V Hissong; M P Slusher
• Date Published: 1989
• Length: 10 pages
• Grant Number(s): GC-3; GK-7
• Sponsoring Agency: National Institute of Corrections
• Publication Format: Article
• Publication Type: Issue Overview
• Language: English
• Country: United States of America

Annotation

In recent years, with rising inflation and decreasing financial support from taxpayers, it has been necessary for States to assess probation supervision fees as a means of revenue.

Abstract

Critics of the probation service fee have cited the potential negative effects of fee collection on both the probationer and society. However, these criticisms have received only minimal examination by probation officials. Five of these arguments are examined in light of the evidence from a large metropolitan adult probation department. The results provide little support for the objections outlined against collection of fees. In fact, counter arguments are given with supporting evidence to illustrate the potential gains for probation services when fees are collected. Tables, figures, acknowledgement, and references. (Author abstract)