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No License to Drive: Why So Many Ohioans Are Barred From Driving

Hundreds of thousands of Ohio drivers are suspended, mostly for unpaid fines.

Cleveland • 08.10.2023

Court Is Closed Due to Coronavirus. But You Still Owe Those Fines and Fees.

As states and cities face budget shortfalls amid the COVID-19 crisis, many courts seek payments largely owed by the poor.

Coronavirus • 04.17.2020

Punishing Kids With Years of Debt

Courts often order children who break the law to pay thousands of dollars in restitution to victims—even when the victim is an insurance company.

Feature • 06.11.2019

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