Government
Jan. 21, 2015
Governor's plan for traffic fine amnesty draws mixed response from courts
In his budget proposal, Gov. Jerry Brown backs an 18-month amnesty program to let traffic offenders settle their outstanding fines for half of what they owe. But some courts say the program would stretch their staff.
Daily Journal Staff Writer
SACRAMENTO - Eyeing the roughly $2 billion owed to the state in traffic fines, Gov. Jerry Brown in his budget proposal suggested cutting in half any outstanding debts incurred before 2013 for 18 months. His goal: to raise at least $12 million and bolster revenues for two lagging police and corrections officer training funds.
But courts aren't so thrilled with the plan. A similar six-month amnesty be...
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