What are the consequences of failing to pay court fines or restitution while on parole or probation?
In Wisconsin, the consequences of failing to pay court fines or restitution while on parole or probation can be serious. Whether a parole or probation officer orders a person to make payments or not, failing to pay those fines or restitution can lead to revocation of the person’s parole or probation and a return to prison. If a person violates the terms of their parole or probation by failing to pay fines or restitution, the Wisconsin Department of Correction can revoke their parole or probation to impose additional penalties. In such cases, the parole or probation officer would decide whether to rescind parole or probation or provide some other type of discipline such as additional community service or supervised release. If a person is found to be in violation of their bond for failing to pay court fines or restitution, the court could also impose criminal sanctions such as jail time, additional fines, probation or parole revocation, or further probationary or parole conditions. Additionally, there could be civil liabilities as well with the court ordering the person to pay any court fines or restitution owed. In many cases, it is better to keep on track with payments and to work with the parole or probation officer to make sure any court-ordered fines and restitution are paid. Failing to make timely payments can have serious and long-term consequences.
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