Do I have to pay fees for juvenile hall fees in California? 4 Answers as of December 12, 2011

My son was in juvenile hall for 2 1/2 years. They are now asking me to pay for his stay. What should I do if I cannot pay the fee?

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Law Office of Martina Vigil
Law Office of Martina Vigil | Martina A. Vigil
You must keep in contact with the court about your finances. If you cannot pay, ask for a payment plan or a fee waiver.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 12/12/2011
Law Office of Peter F. Goldscheider
Law Office of Peter F. Goldscheider | Peter Goldscheider
There is a sliding scale for such things depending on your income. Try to find out how they calculate the amount. If you cannot agree on a sum you owe you may have to contact an attorney to litigate the matter.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 12/8/2011
Law Office of Daniel K Martin
Law Office of Daniel K Martin | Daniel K Martin
One of the things you can do is ask the judge to reduce the amount based on the fact that you cant pay or ask for small payments. The has the authority to make you pay. If you do not pay it will go on your credit report and they may put a lien on hour taxes.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 12/7/2011
Law Office of Eric Sterkenburg
Law Office of Eric Sterkenburg | Eric Sterkenburg
When a minor is in juvenile hall the parents are responsible for the cost of keeping there. Most courts have a sliding scale based upon the parents ability to pay. When the minor turns eighteen the parents are no longer responsible for the food and other costs and they then no longer have to pay.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 12/7/2011
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