District of Columbia § 16-706 Enforcement of judgments; commitment upon non-payment of fine.

District of Columbia Statutes

§ 16-706 — Enforcement of judgments; commitment upon non-payment of fine.

District of Columbia § 16-706

Title 16Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]

Ch. 7Criminal Proceedings in the Superior Court.

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D.C. Code § 16-706 (2026).

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The Superior Court may enforce any of its judgments rendered in criminal cases by fine or imprisonment, or both. Except as otherwise provided by law, and subject to the relief provided in section 3569 of title 18, United States Code  , in any case where the court imposes a fine, the court may, in the event of default in the payment of the fine imposed, commit the defendant for a term not to exceed one year.

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The Superior Court may enforce any of its judgments rendered in criminal cases by fine or imprisonment, or both. Except as otherwise provided by law, and subject to the relief provided in section 3569 of title 18, United States Code , in any case where the court imposes a fine, the court may, in the event of default in the payment of the fine imposed, commit the defendant for a term not to exceed one year.