Michigan Public Policy Survey (MPPS) Spring 2024 Sheriffs and Police Chiefs, Question 18a

Support for or opposition to limiting the use of fines and fees in sentencing to those who are able to pay

Full Question Text

Q18a. Next, thinking about court costs and fees, would you, in your role as a law enforcement official, support or oppose the following? 

a. Limiting the use of fines and fees in sentencing to those who are able to pay, and community service or other alternatives for those who are unable to pay

Statewide Total
Total
Strongly Support 7%
Somewhat Support 25%
Neither Support nor Oppose 22%
Somewhat Oppose 16%
Strongly Oppose 27%
Don't Know 2%