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HomeHealth and Safety CodeDiv. 10Ch. 9§ 11505 Fine Imprisonment Conversion

§ 11505 Fine Imprisonment Conversion

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§ 11505 Fine Imprisonment Conversion

Key Takeaways

  • •If you get a fine for breaking a rule and don't pay it all, you might go to jail instead.
  • •If you go to jail for not paying the fine, the jail time gets recorded and sent to the county auditor.
  • •This is about making sure the county knows you're in jail for not paying your fine.

Example

You get a fine for speeding but don't pay it.

If you don't pay the fine, you might go to jail instead, and the jail will tell the county about it.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 11505 Fine Imprisonment Conversion

Whenever a fine has been imposed for violation of this division, and before the full payment of the fine a sentence of imprisonment is imposed instead, the imprisonment shall be recorded and accounted for to the county auditor. (Added by Stats. 1972, Ch. 1407.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

fineimprisonmentcounty auditor

Related Statutes

  • § 112935 Penalties For Violations
  • § 12400 Misdemeanor Penalties
  • § 12401 Felony Punishment
  • § 111920 Industrial Hemp Definitions
  • § 111926 Industrial Hemp Marketing Rules

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 11505.
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