This law section states that certain provisions applicable to civil cases also apply to criminal cases, particularly regarding the payment of printing costs for court records. If a defendant in a felony case cannot afford to pay these costs, they can file an affidavit, and the court may order the costs to be covered without requiring payment upfront. If the case is affirmed and costs are unpaid, the court can order the defendant to pay the costs to the Commonwealth.
Yes, if the defendant files an affidavit showing they cannot afford to pay the costs, and the court's judge agrees that they are unable to pay.
If the costs are unpaid and the case is affirmed, the court can order the defendant to pay the costs to the Commonwealth.
These provisions specifically apply to felony cases in the Court of Appeals or the Supreme Court, but certain related provisions also apply to other criminal cases.
The defendant must file an affidavit of inability to pay, and the judge must investigate and certify that the defendant cannot pay the costs.