Pennsylvania § 6504 - Inability to pay fine and costs.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 6504 — Inability to pay fine and costs., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 6504. Inability to pay fine and costs.
(a) Order for installment payments.--(Deleted by amendment).
(b) Imprisonment for nonpayment.--(Deleted by amendment).
(c) Default.--If a person defaults in the payment of court costs, restitution or fines after imposition of a sentence for a violation of this title, the issuing authority or court shall proceed under 42 Pa.C.S. § 9730 (relating to payment of court costs, restitution and fines).
(Apr. 28, 1978, P.L.202, No.53, eff. 60 days; Oct. 5, 1980, P.L.693, No.142, eff. 60 days; Apr. 11, 1990, P.L.117, No.29, eff. 60 days; Oct. 31, 2024, P.L.1143, No.138, eff. 18 months)
2024 Amendment. See section 6(2) of Act 138 in the appendix to this title for special provisions relating to applicability.
Source: official Pennsylvania text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 6504
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 6504 cover?
Section 6504 ("Inability to pay fine and costs.") is part of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, the codified statutory law of Pennsylvania. 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 Pennsylvania § 6504?
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