The Sycamore Institute will host a half-day workshop in the University Center Chattanooga Room on Saturday, June 3 from 9:30-1:30 pm to discuss the trade-offs of state and local criminal fee and fine policies in Tennessee. You are cordially invited to attend and to share this invitation with your colleagues and networks.

Breakfast and lunch will be provided. Registration information and a detailed agenda can be found here.

About the Event

The Policy Network on Criminal Fees & Fines invites you to participate in a half-day workshop that aims to facilitate discussions regarding the complexities and potential consequences of state and local criminal fee and fine policies. The workshop will start with an introduction to the topic, followed by a panel discussion with local public officials. Participants will then engage in one of three interactive breakout sessions focused on reentry, bail, or financial impacts on local government. Finally, a closing panel will feature individuals who have had personal experiences with criminal fees and fines.

The workshop will start with an introduction to the topic of fees and fines in Tennessee, followed by a panel discussion with local public officials. Participants will then engage in one of three interactive breakout sessions focused on reentry, bail, or local government finances. Finally, a closing panel will feature individuals who have had personal experiences with criminal fees and fines.

Read more about the Sycamore Institute’s work on criminal fees and fines here.

About the Sycamore Institute

The Sycamore Institute is an independent, nonpartisan research center that equips civic leaders across Tennessee with data-driven resources to identify, understand, and solve big challenges. With leadership and staff from across the political spectrum, they provide impartial information and analysis on a wide range of issues including public finance, financial security, education, health, criminal justice, and transportation.

If you are interested in joining the Policy Network on Criminal Fees & Fines, please email info@sycamoretn.org