A growing body of literature and research examined and debated the merit of and problems associated with the collection of supervision fees. Conceptually, the issues in the debate may be divided into those involving the philosophy and mission of community corrections, the administration of fee collections, and speculation that fee collection increases or decreases case failure rates. Supervision fees are frequently called user fees . The distinction is important conceptually because it contributes clarity to the language of fees. Our confused concepts appear to be a reflection of the poor fit between purpose, policy, methods and objectives of fees.
Fees are beer and cigarette money .
5 Supervision fees can generate significant additional revenues. This can range from less than 5 percent to more than half of an organization's total operating budget. In some states, fee revenues can be used to supplement beleaguered community corrections budgets. Even when monies generated from fees are deposited into the general fund, as is the case in some states, the public's tax burden is lessened. Proponents of fees note that offenders may benefit directly and indirectly from fees.