Am I liable forcourt finesif I served 2 years in jail and was told in court that all fines were time served?
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Am I liable forcourt finesif I served 2 years in jail and was told in court that all fines were time served?
I am being requested to pay court cost and fines for a felony forgery charge from 16 years ago.
Asked on July 22, 2011 Texas
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
Do you have anything in writing showing that all fees and penalties were actually paid by you as part of your sentencing for the presumed 1995 felony forgery conviction? Did you actually pay all court costs and fines that were imposed upon you? If so, do you have receipts and perhaps canceled checks showing that the payments have been made?
You could be liable for the claimed costs as part of the sentencing order if you did not pay them.
However, in most States, judgments are only good for 10 years if not renewed. In your situation, the judgment/order was entered in 1995. More than 10 years have passed. If it has not been renewed, it may no longer be legally valid. Consultation with a collections lawyer on the subject may be a good option for you.
Good luck.
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