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fines  

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  • A fine is a monetary sum ordered by the court to be paid to the state by a convicted offender for the purpose of retribution and deterrence. While the use of fines is a common form of criminal sanction in both the United States and many European countries, the use of fines and their relative successes varies greatly by jurisdiction. [Source: Encyclopedia of Prisons & Correctional Facilities; Fine]

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/N9J-JSRX96VN-8

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