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| State | Statute | Description/Statute Name | Statutory language | Type of poverty penalty or poverty trap | Level of offense | Mandatory | |
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Nebraska | Neb. Rev. Stat. § 29-2262(2)(l)-(m),(s)-(t) | Probation; conditions |
(2) The court may, as a condition of a sentence of probation, require the offender: for tests to determine the presence of drugs or alcohol, psychological evaluations, offender assessment screens, and rehabilitative services required in the identification, evaluation, and treatment of offenders if such offender has the financial ability to pay for such services;
(s) To make restitution as described in sections 29-2280 and 29-2281; or (t) To pay for all costs imposed by the court, including court costs and the fees imposed pursuant to section 29-2262.06. |
Condition or extension of supervision | All | No |
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Nebraska | Neb. Rev. Stat. § 29-2262.06(1),(5) | Fees; waiver; when; failure to pay; effect |
(1) Except as otherwise provided in this section, whenever a district court or county court sentences an adult offender to probation, the court shall require the probationer to pay a one-time administrative enrollment fee and thereafter a monthly probation programming fee.
(5) If a probationer defaults in the payment of monthly probation programming fees or any installment thereof, the court may revoke his or her probation for nonpayment, except that probation shall not be revoked nor shall the offender be imprisoned for such nonpayment if the probationer is financially unable to make the payment, if he or she so states to the court in writing under oath, and if the court so finds after a hearing. |
Condition or extension of supervision | All | No |
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Vermont | Vt. Stat. Ann. tit. 28 § 252(b)(7) | Condition of probation |
(b) When imposing a sentence of probation, the court may, as a condition of probation, require that the offender: (6) Make restitution or reparation to the victim of his or her conduct, or to the Victims' Compensation Fund to the extent it has made payment to or on behalf of the victim in accordance with 13 V.S.A. chapter 167, for the damage or injury which was sustained. When restitution or reparation is a condition of the sentence, the court, in accordance with 13 V.S.A. § 7043, shall fix the amount thereof, which shall not exceed an amount the defendant can or will be able to pay, and shall fix the manner of performance. (7) Pay a fine authorized in accordance with law.
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Condition or extension of supervision | All | No |
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Vermont | Vt. Stat. Ann. tit. 13 § 7043(f)(1) | Restitution |
If not paid at the time of sentencing, restitution may be ordered as a condition of probation, supervised community sentence, furlough, preapproved furlough, or parole if the convicted person is sentenced to preapproved furlough, probation, or supervised community sentence, or is sentenced to imprisonment and later placed on parole. A person shall not be placed on probation solely for purposes of paying restitution. An offender may not be charged with a violation of probation, furlough, or parole for nonpayment of a restitution obligation incurred after July 1, 2004.
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Condition or extension of supervision | All | No |
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Vermont | Vt. Stat. Ann. tit. 28 § 502b(c) | Terms and conditions of parole |
(c) A person residing in and participating in programs at a treatment center shall abide by the rules and regulations of the center and may be required to pay such costs incident to residents as the Commissioner deems appropriate.
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Condition or extension of supervision | All | No |
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