Imposition of Fines; Procedure Upon Nonpayment of Fines

Imposition of Fines; Procedure Upon Nonpayment of Fines. Where an offense is made punishable by fine, the court imposing the fine may give such directions that appear to be just with respect to the payment of the fine. In default of payment of the fine or any part thereof, the court may order the defendant to be imprisoned for such period of time as it may direct. These directions may be given and orders for imprisonment made at any time, and may be modified if the court deems justice so requires, until the fine is paid in full or the imprisonment served which has been ordered in default of payment: provided, that the accused shall be given an opportunity to be heard before any such direction or order is given, made, or modified, except when that is done at the time sentence is imposed; and provided further, that no defendant shall be imprisoned for a longer period of time than that fixed by law for such offense. Source: PL 3-71, § 1 (§ 1207).