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What did jailed witches in Salem have to pay to get out of jail?
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∙ 14y ago
They had to pay for their room andboard, before they could get out of prison. Or someone else had to pay it for them.
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What did jailed witches have to pay for before they could be released from jail?
This was one of the laws at the time. Today there are fines and jail time. That was the same when witches were being jailed. Most witches were burned at the stake and not jailed.
How long is the jail sentence for not paying restitution?
Generally there is no maximum for contempt of court. You may be jailed until you pay restitution.
What is a child support purge regarding jail?
A "purge" means that if you pay a certain (court ordered) amount of money towards your back child support, you will not be jailed or, if in jail, you will be released.
Can you be jailed for not filing a tax return?
Yes you can be sent to jail for not filing a tax return because it is a criminal act. You can't be sent to jail for being unable to pay your tax bill.
Can you go to jail for bank overdraft?
It depends. You cannot be jailed for just availing the bank overdraft facility. But if you fail to pay back the money you owe the bank that you utilized by means of the overdraft option, then the bank can initiate a legal proceeding against you and you may be jailed if you fail to pay the money.
John dickens was put in jail for what?
because he had unpaid debts, and had his possesions sold, but still coildnt pay them off. and you could get jailed back then for not paying debts
What happens to people who break the law?
People who break the law either go to jail or they get lucky & get away with what they have done. Some times they might even have to pay to get out or even go to Court.
Do you have to pay outstanding debt if in jail for murder?
If your in jail for life you wont have to pay squat
If a father is lying about income to pay less child support will he have to pay retroactive child support or arrears?
No, but he can be fined and jailed.
What if father does not want to work to pay child support?
If there is no support order, then he does not have to pay. If there is an order, he can be held in contempt of court and jailed.
How long is the jail time for failure to pay child support?
You can't be jailed for not paying child support as that's illegal. You get jailed for contempt of court, so it's up to the interpretation of the judge. However, in this economy where they are needing to release non-violent rapists due to lack of funding to house them, which would you rather see in jail, the rapist or the father in arrears in child support?
Can a spouse be jailed if he doesn t pay spousal support and is living abroad?
yes
