Criminal Justice Policy Program at Harvard Law School
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Iowa | Rule 2.26(1)(d)(2) | Judgment for fines |
Judgments for fines, in all criminal actions rendered, are liens upon the real estate of the defendant, and shall be entered upon the lien index in the same manner and + See morewith like effect as judgments in civil actions.
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Fines and fees |
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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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Ability to pay |