Hawaii’s judges have imposed fewer fines to youth in recent years as juvenile justice advocates nationwide push to decrease the financial toll of going through the justice system.  Kauaʻi’s former prosecuting attorney, Justin Kollar, announced in 2021 that his office would stop seeking fines against juvenile defendants unless required by statute. On Oʻahu, just three … Continue reading Lawmakers May Reduce Court Fines For Youth, But Judges Have Already Cut Back