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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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Pennsylvania | PA R GREENE CTY RCRP Rule G1407-CRIM | Payment of Fines, Costs, and Restitution |
a. All fines, costs, and restitution assessed at the time of sentencing shall be payable within fifteen (15) days of sentencing, except in cases where the defendant can show a + See morehardship, the Greene County Probation and Parole Department may arrange a payment schedule with the defendant in order to provide that all such fines, costs and restitution are paid in full at least one (1) month prior to the maximum term of the sentence.
b. The Greene County Parole and Probation Department shall ensure that all cases where the defendant has not paid the fines, costs and restitution pursuant to the foregoing are scheduled for a violation hearing consistent with Pa.R.Crim.P. 1409 when a defendant unjustifiably is not making payments agreed upon, but in any event, such hearing shall be scheduled not later than one (1) month prior to the termination of the maximum sentence of the defendant.
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