In our previous articles, we explained what a judicial fine is and in which circumstances it is imposed. In this article, we will explain how a person who has been fined can pay the fine.
Firstly, it is important to note that a criminal fine is a type of sentence reduction that can be converted into imprisonment if it is not paid. Therefore, it is essential to receive all notifications and consult a lawyer regarding the subject of the notification to ensure that your rights are protected to the fullest extent. Now, let us proceed to the main topic.
If you have been sentenced to a criminal fine, it must first become final before it can be enforced. There are different ways for a decision to become final (see our previous articles on this subject). Once the decision regarding you has become final, the court that issued the decision will send a letter to the Enforcement Prosecutor’s Office at the courthouse where the decision was made, requesting the enforcement of the penalty. Upon receiving this letter, the Enforcement Prosecutor’s Office will issue a “Judicial Fine Payment Order” to notify you of the decision. You must pay the judicial fine from the date of this notification.
After you receive the “Judicial Fine Payment Order,” you must apply to the relevant Enforcement Office and obtain a document addressed to the tax office, then go to the tax office and pay the fine by presenting this document. However, the process is not yet complete. You must then go to the Enforcement Prosecutor’s Office and present the other payment receipt or the receipt confirming that you have paid the fine. This will complete the enforcement process if you have any outstanding debts.
To ensure that your proceedings are conducted smoothly and completely, it is best to seek legal assistance from a lawyer.