If there is no other order, within how many days must fines and costs be paid?

• A. Within 15 days
• B. Within 30 days of date of order
• C. On the date of the order
• D. Within 60 days

Answer: (B)

Fines and costs are monetary penalties imposed by the court, and when no other deadline is specified, the standard rule is to pay within 30 days from the date of the order. This provides a clear, uniform window for payment while allowing time for processing. Paying on the date of the order would only occur if the order itself requires immediate payment; 15 days is shorter than the usual window, and 60 days is longer than the standard deadline. If a different deadline is later set by another order, that deadline would take precedence.