District of Columbia Code Division II. Judiciary and Judicial Procedure § 11-1748. Authority of courts to accept certain types of payments.

(1) means a transfer of funds, other than a transaction by check, draft, or similar paper instrument, that is initiated through an electronic terminal, telephone, or computer or magnetic tape for the purpose of ordering, instructing, or authorizing a financial institution to debit or credit an account; and

(2) includes point of sale transfers, automated teller machine transfers, direct deposit or withdrawal of funds, transfers initiated by telephone, and transfers resulting from debit card transactions.

(1) IN GENERAL.--The District of Columbia courts may accept payment of fines, fees, escrow payments, restitution, bonds, and other payments to the courts by credit card or electronic funds transfer.

(2) USE OF VENDORS AND THIRD PARTY PROVIDERS.--The Executive officer --

(3) RESPONSIBILITY FOR PAYING FEES. -- Under any contract entered into under paragraph (2), the person making the payment shall be responsible for covering any fee or charge associated or imposed with respect to the method of payment.

(4) COMPLETION OF PAYMENT. -- If a person elects to make a payment to the District of Columbia courts by a method authorized under paragraph (1), the payment shall not be deemed to be made until the courts receive the funds.

(1) IN GENERAL. -- The District of Columbia courts may accept payment of fines, fees, escrow payments, restitution, bonds, and other payments to the courts by check.

(2) USE OF CHECK GUARANTEE VENDOR. -- The Executive Officer --

(3) RESPONSIBILITY FOR PAYING FEES. -- Under any contract entered into under paragraph (2), the person making the payment by check shall be responsible for covering any fee or charge associated or imposed with respect to the method of payment.