RSA 618:1 · Imposition; Definition of Fine

618:1 Imposition; Definition of Fine. –
I. Fines are imposed by the sentence of a court of criminal jurisdiction in a prosecution begun by indictment or information, or upon complaint before a justice of a municipal court.
II. In this chapter, "fine" means a fine, a penalty assessment, or an administrative fee imposed for a default on a court appearance or a default of payment of a fine.
Source. GS 250:1. GL 268:1. PS 256:1. PL 370:1. RL 430:1. RSA 618:1. 1957, 244:40, eff. Sept. 23, 1957. 1998, 353:1, eff. Jan. 1, 1999.