Data came from the 30,423 active probationers ordered by the courts to pay monthly supervision fees, restitution fees, attorney costs, fines, or some combination during November 1987. Results revealed higher compliance among misdemeanor than felony probationers. The lower compliance among felony probationers was attributable to the imposition of multiple economic sanctions and the demographic characteristics of offenders. The findings on recovery rates indicated that the courts used inadequate financial screening procedures. However, the judges were reluctant to revoke the probation of probationers who were behind on their payments. Findings also indicated that the growing use of service fees produces role conflict for probation officers, who must decide whether to emphasize the counseling role or the enforcement of economic sanctions. Recommended changes include financial screening procedures, objective classification of offenders, and the use of full- time employment counselors. Tables and 13 references (Author abstract modified)