CPL 420.05 · Article 420. Fines, Restitution and Reparation
Payment of fines, mandatory surcharges and fees by credit card
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§ 420.05 Payment of fines, mandatory surcharges and fees by credit card.
When the court imposes a fine, mandatory surcharge or fee upon an individual who stands convicted of any offense, such individual may pay such fine, mandatory surcharge or fee by credit card or similar device. In such event, notwithstanding any other provision of law, he or she also may be required to pay a reasonable administrative fee. The amount of such administrative fee and the time and manner of its payment shall be in accordance with the system established by the chief administrator of the courts pursuant to paragraph (j) of subdivision two of section two hundred twelve of the judiciary law.
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