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Delaware 11 Del. C. § 5915(a) Fines, Costs and Restitution; Collection and Disposition

All fines, costs, restitution, penalties, charges and emoluments imposed or levied by the Justice of the Peace Court, including those costs now levied for constables, shall be for such amounts

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as are provided by law, and all such amounts imposed or levied shall be collected by the Justice of the Peace Court imposing the same for which a proper receipt shall be given to the person paying the same. Every and all amounts so collected shall be recorded showing the purpose for which the amounts were collected, the name of the person paying same and such other information as the Justice of the Peace Court may require. The information so maintained shall be open to inspection by the State Treasurer and the State Auditor or their authorized agents at all times...

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Delaware 11 Del. C. § 5915(b) Fines, Costs and Restitution; Collection and Disposition

... Such fines, penalties and forfeitures shall be collected as other fines, penalties and forfeitures are collected under the laws of this State, and the officers collecting them shall make

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a monthly report thereof to the State Treasurer on blanks to be furnished for that purpose by the Department of Safety and Homeland Security. All costs collected for the violation of any of this title shall be paid to the jurisdiction whose court imposed said costs.

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Delaware 10 Del. C. § 8503 Posting of Fee Lists

Every officer referred to in this part, who keeps a public office, shall always post in some convenient and conspicuous place a printed or written list of the fees prescribed

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in this part, as they relate to such officer's office.

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Delaware Del. Super. Ct. Crim. R. 58(b) Fees and Costs; Bank Accounts.

Bank accounts. The prothonotary of each county shall maintain interest-bearing bank accounts as required by statute or by the court, including but not limited to accounts for bail deposits, fees

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and costs, restitution payments and fines, and shall disburse accrued interest in accordance with 10 Del. C. § 2324, 11 Del. C. § 4106(d)(3) or other statute or, in the absence thereof, as directed by the court. The prothonotary shall keep an accurate and complete record of the receipts and disbursements of each account.

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Delaware 21 Del. C. § 706 Disposition of Fines and Costs

All the fines, penalties and forfeitures imposed and collected in any county of this State for violation of any of the laws of this title in relation to motor vehicles,

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where the arrests are procured by the authorized representatives of the Department of Safety and Homeland Security, shall inure and be paid to the State Treasurer for the General Fund. Such fines, penalties and forfeitures shall be collected as other fines, penalties and forfeitures are collected under the laws of this State, and the officers collecting them shall make a monthly report thereof to the State Treasurer on blanks to be furnished for that purpose by the Department of Safety and Homeland Security.

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Delaware 10 Del. C. § 375 Recording of Bonds and Other Obligations

All bonds or obligations taken pursuant to any order or judgment of the Court of Chancery in this State, shall be recorded in such Court in such manner as the

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Court directs. The record of any such bond or obligation so recorded, shall, upon proof of the loss of the original, be received as evidence in all courts within this State.

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Delaware 10 Del. C. § 1329 Record

A verbatim record shall be kept of all evidence taken in the Court.

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Delaware 10 Del. C. § 1961 Preparation of Judicial Reports

The Committee on Publications of Opinions, appointed by the Chief Justice of the Delaware Supreme Court in accordance with a rule of that Court, shall report such opinions of the

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Supreme Court, the Chancery Court and the Superior Court, as in its judgment are deemed proper to be reported; and the Committee shall have such reported opinions, together with any court rules and proceedings as it may select, printed and published in bound volumes in such manner and under such terms as it shall determine. The Committee shall deposit such number of copies as are deemed needed for public use with the Secretary of State, to be distributed in accordance with law.

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Florida Fla. Stat. §828.27(6) Local animal control or cruelty ordinances; penalty
The governing body of a county or municipality may require mandatory court appearances for certain aggravated violations of a local ordinance resulting in the unprovoked biting, attacking, or wounding of
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a domestic animal; violations resulting in the destruction or loss of personal property; second or subsequent violations of local animal cruelty laws; or violations resulting in the issuance of a third or subsequent citation to a person. The citation must clearly inform the person of the mandatory court appearance. The governing body of the county or municipality shall maintain records to prove the number of citations issued to the person. Persons required to appear in court do not have the option of paying the fine instead of appearing in court.
Obligation to collect or record Local jurisdiction
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Florida Fla. Stat. §938.19(5) Mandatory Court Costs Authorized by Local Governmental Entities: Teen courts

A teen court must account for all funds received under this section in a written report to the board of county commissioners. The report must be given to the commissioners

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by August 1 of each year or by a date required by the commissioners.

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Florida Fla. Stat. §939.185(1)(a) Assessment of additional court costs and surcharges

(a) The board of county commissioners may adopt by ordinance an additional court cost, not to exceed $65, to be imposed by the court when a person pleads guilty or nolo

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contendere to, or is found guilty of, or adjudicated delinquent for, any felony, misdemeanor, delinquent act, or criminal traffic offense under the laws of this state . . . Each county receiving funds under this section shall report the amount of funds collected pursuant to this section and an itemized list of expenditures for all authorized programs and activities. The report shall be submitted in a format developed by the Supreme Court to the Governor, the Chief Financial Officer, the President of the Senate, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives on a quarterly basis beginning with the quarter ending September 30, 2004. Quarterly reports shall be submitted no later than 30 days after the end of the quarter. Any unspent funds at the close of the county fiscal year allocated under subparagraphs 2., 3., and 4., shall be transferred for use pursuant to subparagraph 1.

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Florida Fla. Stat. §316.1937(2) Ignition interlock devices, requiring; unlawful acts

(2) If the court imposes the use of an ignition interlock device, the court shall:

(a) Stipulate on the record the requirement for, and the period of, the use of a

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certified ignition interlock device.

(b) Order that the records of the department reflect such requirement.

(c) Order that an ignition interlock device be installed, as the court may determine necessary, on any vehicle owned or operated by the person.

(d) Determine the person's ability to pay for installation of the device if the person claims inability to pay. If the court determines that the person is unable to pay for installation of the device, the court may order that any portion of a fine paid by the person for a violation of s. 316.193 shall be allocated to defray the costs of installing the device.

(e) Require proof of installation of the device and periodic reporting to the department for verification of the operation of the device in the person's vehicle.

Obligation to collect or record Department of Motor Vehicles
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Florida Fla. Stat. §985.039(10) Cost of supervision; cost of care

The department or the collection agency shall provide to the payor documentation of the payment of any fee paid pursuant to this section. Except as provided in subsection (9), all

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payments received by the department or the collection agency pursuant to this section shall be deposited in the department' s Grants and Donations Trust Fund.

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Florida Fla. Stat. §938.15(2) Criminal justice education for local government

In addition to the costs provided for in s. 938.01, municipalities and counties may assess an additional $2 for expenditures for criminal justice education degree programs and training courses, including

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basic recruit training, for their respective officers and employing agency support personnel, provided such education degree programs and training courses are approved by the employing agency administrator, on a form provided by the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission, for local funding. (2) The Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission may inspect and copy the documentation of independent audits conducted of the municipalities and counties which make such assessments to ensure that such assessments have been made and that expenditures are in conformance with the requirements of this subsection and with other applicable procedures.

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Florida Fla. Stat. §28.24 Service charges

The clerk of the circuit court shall charge for services rendered manually or electronically by the clerk's office in recording documents and instruments and in performing other specified duties.

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Florida Fla. Stat. §828.27(6) Local animal control or cruelty ordinances; penalty

The governing body of a county or municipality may require mandatory court appearances for certain aggravated violations of a local ordinance resulting in the unprovoked biting, attacking, or wounding of

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a domestic animal; violations resulting in the destruction or loss of personal property; second or subsequent violations of local animal cruelty laws; or violations resulting in the issuance of a third or subsequent citation to a person. The citation must clearly inform the person of the mandatory court appearance. The governing body of the county or municipality shall maintain records to prove the number of citations issued to the person. Persons required to appear in court do not have the option of paying the fine instead of appearing in court.

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Florida Fla. Stat. §938.19(5) Mandatory Court Costs Authorized by Local Governmental Entities: Teen courts

A teen court must account for all funds received under this section in a written report to the board of county commissioners. The report must be given to the commissioners

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by August 1 of each year or by a date required by the commissioners.

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Florida Fla. Stat. §939.185(1)(a) Assessment of additional court costs and surcharges

(a) The board of county commissioners may adopt by ordinance an additional court cost, not to exceed $65, to be imposed by the court when a person pleads guilty or nolo

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contendere to, or is found guilty of, or adjudicated delinquent for, any felony, misdemeanor, delinquent act, or criminal traffic offense under the laws of this state . . . Each county receiving funds under this section shall report the amount of funds collected pursuant to this section and an itemized list of expenditures for all authorized programs and activities. The report shall be submitted in a format developed by the Supreme Court to the Governor, the Chief Financial Officer, the President of the Senate, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives on a quarterly basis beginning with the quarter ending September 30, 2004. Quarterly reports shall be submitted no later than 30 days after the end of the quarter. Any unspent funds at the close of the county fiscal year allocated under subparagraphs 2., 3., and 4., shall be transferred for use pursuant to subparagraph 1.

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Florida Fla. Stat. §316.1937(2) Ignition interlock devices, requiring; unlawful acts

(2) If the court imposes the use of an ignition interlock device, the court shall:

(a) Stipulate on the record the requirement for, and the period of, the use of a

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certified ignition interlock device.

(b) Order that the records of the department reflect such requirement.

(c) Order that an ignition interlock device be installed, as the court may determine necessary, on any vehicle owned or operated by the person.

(d) Determine the person's ability to pay for installation of the device if the person claims inability to pay. If the court determines that the person is unable to pay for installation of the device, the court may order that any portion of a fine paid by the person for a violation of s. 316.193 shall be allocated to defray the costs of installing the device.

(e) Require proof of installation of the device and periodic reporting to the department for verification of the operation of the device in the person's vehicle.

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Florida Fla. Stat. §985.039(10) Cost of supervision; cost of care

The department or the collection agency shall provide to the payor documentation of the payment of any fee paid pursuant to this section. Except as provided in subsection (9), all

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payments received by the department or the collection agency pursuant to this section shall be deposited in the department's Grants and Donations Trust Fund.

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