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Massachusetts | S.J.C. Rule 3:10(10)(b) | Assignment of Counsel |
If a judge determines that a party is indigent but able to contribute, the judge shall order the party to pay the indigent counsel fee plus a contribution fee based + See moreon the financial circumstances of the party, provided that the amount of the contribution fee shall not cause substantial financial hardship. The party shall be given an opportunity to be heard and to present information, including witness affidavits or testimony, regarding whether the contribution fee would cause substantial financial hardship.
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Massachusetts | Mass. R. Crim P. 10(b) | Continuances |
When a continuance is granted upon the motion of either the Commonwealth or the defendant without adequate notice to the adverse party, causing the adverse party to incur unnecessary expenses, + See morea judge may in his discretion assess those expenses as costs against the party or counsel requesting the continuance.
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Massachusetts | Mass. R. Crim P. 6(d)(1) | Summons to Appear; Arrest Warrant | A judge may order that expenses incurred as a result of the entry of a default against a defendant are to be assessed as costs against the defendant. | Fines and fees |
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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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