Many jurisdictions have taken major actions. Five states — Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New Mexico, and Oregon — have abolished all fines and fees in the juvenile justice system. Another four — California, Colorado, Louisiana, and Nevada — have eliminated all juvenile court fees. Among these states, California, Colorado, Maryland, New Jersey, and Oregon have also relieved youth and families of mountains of outstanding debt. In California, debt relief amounted to $360 million dollars. Seven states — Indiana, New Hampshire, Oklahoma, Texas, Utah, Virginia, and Washington — have abolished or capped at least some fees for practices such as juvenile detention and diversion programs. Some of these have introduced legislation to eliminate remaining fees. There’s also been local action on the problem. In 2021, Michigan’s Macomb County Circuit Court abolished many fees and relieved youth and families of $84 million of debt, and Georgia’s Chatham County Juvenile court abolished discretionary fees and fines. In 2022, Wyoming’s Albany County abolished youth diversion fees. Other state campaigns are still fighting for change. Arizona, Delaware, Florida, Idaho, Illinois, Michigan, Mississippi, Pennsylvania, and South Carolina have all introduced legislation to abolish some or all juvenile fines or fees. Advocates are also seeking to end juvenile restitution payments, a measure introduced by bills in both Delaware and Michigan.