# D.C. Code § 16-706: Enforcement of judgments; commitment upon non-payment of fine

> District of Columbia · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T16_C7_S16-706

## Section

- **Citation:** D.C. Code § 16-706
- **Heading:** Enforcement of judgments; commitment upon non-payment of fine
- **Jurisdiction:** District of Columbia
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** DC Code / Title 16 / Chapter 7 / § 16-706

## Text

The Superior Court may enforce any of its judgments rendered in criminal cases by fine or imprisonment, or both. Except as otherwise provided by law, and subject to the relief provided in section 3569 of title 18, United States Code , in any case where the court imposes a fine, the court may, in the event of default in the payment of the fine imposed, commit the defendant for a term not to exceed one year.

## Nearby sections

- [D.C. Code § 16-701 § 16-701. Rules and regulations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T16_C7_S16-701.md)
- [D.C. Code § 16-702 § 16-702. Prosecution by indictment or information.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T16_C7_S16-702.md)
- [D.C. Code § 16-703 § 16-703. Process of Criminal Division; fees.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T16_C7_S16-703.md)
- [D.C. Code § 16-704 § 16-704. Bail; collateral security.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T16_C7_S16-704.md)
- [D.C. Code § 16-705 § 16-705. Jury trial; trial by court.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T16_C7_S16-705.md)
- [D.C. Code § 16-706 § 16-706. Enforcement of judgments; commitment upon non-payment of fine.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T16_C7_S16-706.md)
- [D.C. Code § 16-707 § 16-707. Disposition of fines.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T16_C7_S16-707.md)
- [D.C. Code § 16-708 § 16-708. Penalties for wrongful conversion of forfeitures and fines.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T16_C7_S16-708.md)
- [D.C. Code § 16-709 § 16-709. Executions on forfeited recognizances and judgments.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T16_C7_S16-709.md)
- [D.C. Code § 16-710 § 16-710. Suspension of imposition or execution of sentence.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T16_C7_S16-710.md)
- [D.C. Code § 16-711 § 16-711. Restitution or reparation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T16_C7_S16-711.md)
- [D.C. Code § 16-711.01 § 16-711.01. Restitution or reparation — Enforcement.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T16_C7_S16-711.01.md)
- [D.C. Code § 16-712 § 16-712. Community service.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T16_C7_S16-712.md)
- [D.C. Code § 16-713 § 16-713. Alien sentencing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T16_C7_S16-713.md)

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