District Court Rules Table of Contents
(A)
In all cases, fines imposed by the Court shall be due and payable on the
date imposed. In those cases where
a defendant indicates an inability to pay forthwith, the defendant shall be
required to complete an affidavit of resources, under oath, prior to leaving the
courthouse. The Court may consider
such factors as the defendant's employment, good faith attempts to seek
employment, spousal, family and partner income, savings, property ownership,
credit lines and expenses including child support.
(B) In any case where the Court finds the
defendant indigent or the defendant is unable to pay the fine on the date
imposed, the Court may defer payment of the fine or order periodic payment. Eligibility for appointed counsel shall
not be conclusive on the issue of indigency for purposes of fine payment orders.
(C) In any case where a defendant proves an
inability to pay a fine, the Court may allow the defendant to perform community
service, pursuant to a plan submitted to and approved by the Court. Every hour of verified community service
shall be applied against the fine at the rate of $10.00 an hour.
(D) Conduct which amounts to willful failure
to pay any fine or perform community service as ordered, may be punishable as
contempt of court or through the provisions of RSA 618:9.