D.C. Code § 16-706

Current through codified legislation effective April 20, 2024

Section 16-706 - Enforcement of judgments; commitment upon non-payment of fine

The Superior Court may enforce any of its judgments rendered in criminal cases by fine or imprisonment, or both. Except as otherwise provided by law, and subject to the relief provided in section 3569 of title 18, United States Code , in any case where the court imposes a fine, the court may, in the event of default in the payment of the fine imposed, commit the defendant for a term not to exceed one year.

D.C. Code § 16-706

Dec. 23, 1963, 77 Stat. 559, Pub. L. 88-241, § 1; July 29, 1970, 84 Stat. 556, Pub. L. 91-358, title I, § 145(d)(5).

Victims of violent crime, assessment nonpayment sanctions in accordance with this section, see § 4-516. .