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North Dakota | N.D. Cent. Code § 29-26-22.2 | Authority to compromise judgment by county commissioners |
The board of county commissioners has authority to compromise and settle any judgment for fines or costs payable to the county treasury after a lapse of two years from the + See morefiling thereof, if in the opinion of said board said judgment cannot be collected in full. Upon receipt of a certified copy of the board's action, the state's attorney of said county shall in accordance therewith make and file a partial or total satisfaction of said judgment as attorney for the county.
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All | Not provided for | Not provided for | Not provided for | Administrative decision | No | Not provided for |
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Virginia | Va. Code Ann. § 53.1-150.1 | Substance abuse treatment as condition of parole - exemptions |
Any person who is granted parole and who is required to receive substance abuse treatment as a condition of parole shall contribute towards the cost of such treatment based upon + See morehis ability to pay, as established pursuant to regulations promulgated by the Board of Corrections. The regulations shall provide that (i) any fees collected for such treatment shall be paid directly to the service provider and (ii) any person may be exempt from the payment of such fees on the grounds of unreasonable hardship.
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Before imposition of fine or fee | Not provided for | Administrative decision | Yes |
exemption from payment of fees |
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