Obligaciones de pago de multas y costos judiciales en Minnesota

Explicación Simple

Si no pagas una multa a tiempo, el tribunal puede enviar tu deuda a una agencia de cobranza. Si tienes un plan de pagos y no cumples, debes pagar todo de inmediato. Puedes pedir una audiencia si no puedes pagar.

Es como cuando pides un préstamo para comprar un teléfono y no pagas a tiempo; la compañía puede enviarte a cobranza y exigir el total de la deuda de golpe.

Ejemplo Práctico

Imagina que Juan recibió una multa de $200 por exceso de velocidad, pero no pudo pagarla a tiempo. El tribunal envía su deuda a una agencia de cobranza. Juan tenía un plan de pagos, pero se olvidó de pagar una cuota, así que ahora debe pagar los $200 de una vez.

Penalidades

Si no pagas, la deuda puede ser enviada a cobranza y se pueden agregar costos adicionales.

Texto Original del Estatuto (Inglés)

(a) Any portion of a fine, surcharge, court cost, restitution, or fee that the defendant fails to pay by the due date may be referred for collection under section480.15, subdivision 10c. If the defendant has agreed to a payment plan but fails to pay an installment when due, the entire amount remaining becomes due and payable and may be referred for collection under section480.15, subdivision 10c. (b) The defendant may contest the referral for collection based on inability to pay by requesting a hearing no later than the due date. The defendant shall be notified in writing at sentencing that under section480.15, subdivision 10c, the court may refer the case for collection for nonpayment, and collection costs may be added to the amount due. The defendant shall also be notified in writing of the right to contest a referral for collection. The state court administrator shall develop the notice language. (a) A defendant's obligation to pay court-ordered fines, surcharges, court costs, restitution, and fees shall survive after the due date for a period set by the Judicial Council. (b) Any change in the collection period established by the Judicial Council shall be effective on court-ordered fines, surcharges, court costs, restitution, and fees imposed on or after July 1, 2009. (c) The period relating to a defendant's obligation to pay restitution under paragraph (a) does not limit the victim's right to collect restitution through other means such as a civil judgment. (d) Nothing in this subdivision extends the period of a defendant's stay of sentence imposition or execution. 2009 c 83 art 2 s 42 Official Publication of the State of MinnesotaRevisor of Statutes