Fenton, population 226, brings in over $1 million per year through its mayor’s court, an unusual justice system in which the mayor can serve as judge even though he’s responsible for town finances.

Fenton, population 226, brings in over $1 million per year through its mayor’s court, an unusual justice system in which the mayor can serve as judge even though he’s responsible for town finances.

  • Everblue@lemmy.ca
    62·
    10 months ago

    So they give out traffic tickets I’d never have to pay if I never visit there again?

    • Salamendacious@lemmy.worldOP
      20·
      10 months ago

      From the article:

      For those who miss court and don’t pay, the consequences can be severe. Fenton sent the Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles about 750 requests to suspend driver’s licenses

      • Potatos_are_not_friends@lemmy.world
        5·
        10 months ago

        This is where its so stupid.

        Fuck Louisiana. They can issue a bullshit fine and watch it move up through the legal system and waste many more people’s time.

    • Stuka@lemmy.world
      192·
      10 months ago

      I dont know how people still think that’s how things work.

      You don’t pay a ticket in one state, they issue a warrant, then you get arrested in whatever state you live in AND get hauled to the issuing state in the back of a police car.