New York City Criminal Court Act § 62 · Article 5. Miscellaneous Provisions Affecting Cases In Which Judge Sits As Magistrate
Extension of time to pay fine
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§ 62. Extension of time to pay fine. A judge shall have power in his discretion to extend time to pay any fine imposed upon a plea of guilty to or a conviction on any charge of a grade less than a misdemeanor.
A judge may issue a warrant or summons for the defendant if he has failed to appear or pay the fine; when the defendant appears the judge may sign a commitment upon the failure of the defendant to pay the fine or may further extend the time to pay.
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