District Of Columbia § 16-707 - Disposition of fines.
Full text of District Of Columbia D.C. Code § 16-707 — Disposition of fines., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 16-707. Disposition of fines.
16-707All fines payable and paid under judgment of the criminal division of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia shall, upon their payment, immediately become, in contemplation of law, the property of the United States or the District of Columbia, according to the charge upon which the fine may be adjudged. Every person receiving such a fine shall be deemed in law an agent of the United States or the District, as the case may be.
This section does not affect the ultimate rights under existing law of the Washington Humane Society of the District of Columbia, in or to any fines paid in the criminal division of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia.
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Source: official District Of Columbia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About District Of Columbia § 16-707
What does D.C. Code § 16-707 cover?
Section 16-707 ("Disposition of fines.") is part of the D.C. Code, the codified statutory law of District Of Columbia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite District Of Columbia § 16-707?
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Is this the official text of District Of Columbia law?
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