Criminal Justice Policy Program at Harvard Law School
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Maryland | Md. Rule 4-353 | Assessment of Costs pursuant to Article, § 7-409 |
Costs assessed pursuant to Code, Courts Article, § 7-409 shall be assessed separately from other costs and shall not be waived by the court except upon an express finding stated + See moreon the record that the defendant is not likely to be able to pay any significant part of those costs within the succeeding twelve years.
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Missouri | Mo. Sup. Ct. R. 37.43(a) | Ordinance Violation - Summons or Arrest Warrant - When Issued - Failure to Appear |
When an information charging the commission of an ordinance violation is filed pursuant to Rule 37.34, a summons shall be issued unless the court finds that there are:(a) Sufficient facts + See morestated to show probable cause that an ordinance violation has been committed, and
(b) Reasonable grounds for the court to believe that the defendant will not appear upon the summons, or a showing has been made to the court that the accused poses a danger to a crime victim, the community, or any other person.
If the court so finds, a warrant for the arrest of the defendant may be issued
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Fines and fees |
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Missouri | Mo. Sup. Ct. R. 36.04 | Minimum operating standards |
Minimum Operating Standard # 2: Municipal divisions shall inquire of defendants and allow them to present information about their financial condition when assessing their ability to pay and establishing payment + See morerequirements for monies due
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Ability to pay |