Michigan Public Policy Survey (MPPS) Spring 2018, Question 19

Inability to pay minor legal fees and costs as a cause of significant economic hardship for residents

Full Question Text

To what extent, if any, would you say that people’s inability to pay minor legal fees and costs (e.g., traffic citations, parking fines, license suspensions, court fees, bail, etc.) is a cause of significant economic hardship for residents in your jurisdiction?

 
% within Jurisdiction Type
  Jurisdiction Type Total
County Township City Village
To what extent, if any, would you say that people’s inability to pay minor legal fees and costs (e.g., traffic citations, parking fines, license suspensions, court fees, bail, etc.) is a cause of significant economic hardship for residents in your jurisdiction? Not at all 5% 13% 12% 11% 12%
Very little 32% 28% 38% 29% 30%
Somewhat 42% 22% 26% 30% 25%
A great deal 8% 6% 5% 5% 6%
Don't know 13% 30% 19% 26% 27%