Andrew Simmons tattooed the initials of all six of his adopted children on his arm. Simmons still owes San Diego County over $13,000 for the time his son spent in juvenile hall as a teen. (Photo by Lisa Hornak for CalMatters)

When Andrew Simmons first started getting billed for his son’s stints in juvenile hall, he was shocked.

“I just thought that was crazy. I mean you’re going to arrest my kid and then you’re going to charge me for it?” Simmons said.

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