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Current as of January 01, 2026 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
A judge shall have power in his discretion to extend time to pay any fine imposed upon a plea of guilty to or a conviction on any charge of a grade less than a misdemeanor.
A judge may issue a warrant or summons for the defendant if he has failed to appear or pay the fine; when the defendant appears the judge may sign a commitment upon the failure of the defendant to pay the fine or may further extend the time to pay.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - New York Consolidated Laws, City Criminal Court Act - CRC § 62. Extension of time to pay fine - last updated January 01, 2026 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ny/new-york-city-criminal-court-act/crc-sect-62/
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