Judges and Judiciary,
Civil Litigation
Jan. 28, 2022
Lawsuit alleges San Mateo County court fees are illegal
The lawsuit mirrors complaints in recent years by advocates for the poor across the nation who say local governments rely too much on fines and fees to meet their budgets.
Several legal nonprofits and Fenwick & West LLP sued to stop the San Mateo County Superior Court from assessing $300 against drivers who miss a traffic violation payment or fail to appear in court, though a spokesperson said San Mateo court's fee structure mirrors that of other counties in California.
"San Mateo County Superior Court has acknowledged that they impose these hidden late fees automatically, without practicing judicial dis...
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