Sponsor
Portland State University. Department of Criminology & Criminal Justice
First Advisor
Mark Leymon
Term of Graduation
Spring 2024
Date of Publication
6-26-2024
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science (M.S.) in Criminology and Criminal Justice
Department
Criminology and Criminal Justice
Language
English
Subjects
Fines and fees, Impact, Qualitative, Vulnerable communities
Physical Description
1 online resource (iv, 49 pages)
Abstract
Fines and fees are commonplace in the United States criminal justice system as a form of punishment for both minor and severe offenses. While substantial research has demonstrated that these financial consequences disproportionately affect certain communities, studies that depict a narrative of these impacts are vastly underrepresented in the field. This project expands upon past literature by delving into the effects of these practices on individuals and their families. The current study outlines the findings from a content analysis of twelve semi-structured interviews on the impacts of fines and fees in Oregon. The findings create a deeper understanding of how these financial penalties have affected individuals and why certain people are more likely to receive them.
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Persistent Identifier
https://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/42382
Recommended Citation
Couche, Rachel Elizabeth, "An Examination of the Impact of Court-Appointed Fines and Fees: How Governmental Reliance on These Expenses is Harming Vulnerable Communities" (2024). Dissertations and Theses. Paper 6670.