Barbara Fair is a licensed clinical social worker and Connecticut organizer working on prison conditions and criminal-justice policy. She works with Stop Solitary CT and other civil-rights organizations.
We have documented 1 statement by Barbara Fair, in 1 case. Each statement below gives the quotation, its original source and a link to the full case.
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The committee recorded Barbara Fair supporting repeal because incarceration liens add an unjust burden after release.
“Described statement (committee summary): The committee recorded Barbara Fair supporting repeal because incarceration liens add an unjust burden after release.”
Read the original text (opens in a new tab)Connecticut Judiciary Committee report on HB 5390Page 1, vote date and action; Page 2, ACLU-CT testimony summary; Page 3, Barbra Fair testimony summary; Page 5, Fines & Fees Justice Center testimony summary; Page 2, response from administration/agency
Connecticut charges incarcerated people up to $347 a day and can collect the debt for 20 years after release, including from settlements and inheritances. A 2026 investigation found the state collected about $21 million this way since 2020.
