15A-1361. Authorized fines and penalties. A person who has been convicted of a criminal offense may be ordered to pay a fine as provided by law. A person who has been found responsible for an infraction may be ordered to pay a penalty as provided by law. Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, references in […]
15A-1362. Imposition of fines. (a) General Criteria. – In determining the method of payment of a fine, the court should consider the burden that payment will impose in view of the financial resources of the defendant. (b) Installment or Delayed Payments. – When a defendant is ordered to pay a fine, the court may provide […]
15A-1363. Remission of a fine or costs. A defendant who has been required to pay a fine or costs, including a requirement to pay fine or costs as a condition of probation, or a prosecutor, may at any time petition the sentencing court for a remission or revocation of the fine or costs or any […]
15A-1364. Response to nonpayment. (a) Response to Default. – When a defendant who has been required to pay a fine or costs or both defaults in payment or in any installment, the court, upon the motion of the prosecutor or upon its own motion, may require the defendant to appear and show cause why he […]
15A-1365. Judgment for fines docketed; lien and execution. When a defendant has defaulted in payment of a fine or costs, the judge may order that the judgment be docketed. Upon being docketed, the judgment becomes a lien on the real estate of the defendant in the same manner as do judgments in civil actions. Executions […]
