An Act relative to juvenile fees, fines, and restitution

This bill amends Massachusetts laws to eliminate fines and fees for juveniles under the age of criminal majority and their parents or guardians. It removes the ability of courts to fine parents who fail to appear in court for specific property destruction charges and prohibits issuing arrest warrants solely for nonpayment of juvenile fines or fees. Additionally, the legislation requires courts to consider a youth's financial ability to pay before ordering restitution, ensuring that probation terms are not extended or revoked just because a young person cannot pay. The bill also establishes a presumption that a juvenile cannot pay restitution unless they can prove they have an income significantly above the federal poverty line and do not receive government assistance.