Who determines the due date for fines and costs assessed by the Commissioner?

• A. The Commissioner
• B. The Court Clerk
• C. The Sheriff
• D. The Governor

Answer: (A)

The due date for fines and costs assessed by an agency is set by the agency itself. When the Commissioner issues a penalty, the order typically specifies the deadline for payment and any consequences for late payment. This is because the Commissioner has the authority to impose and administer administrative penalties, including how and when they must be paid.

The Court Clerk would handle deadlines and payments tied to court-imposed fines, judgments entered in court, and related processes. The Sheriff’s role is to enforce court orders and collect on warrants or judgments, not to determine payment terms for administrative penalties. The Governor does not set payment deadlines for fines issued by the Commissioner. In short, the Commissioner determines the due date.