The Prosecutor General's Office has begun proceedings asking courts to convert unpaid criminal fines into jail sentences, under a policy that allows such requests 30 days after MIRA notifies prosecutors of non-payment. The PG Office said courts consider an individual's financial capability when setting fines and that there are no excuses for missing court deadlines.
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The request to change the sentence can be initiated 30 days after the Maldives Inland Revenue Authority (MIRA) notifies prosecutors of an individual’s failure to pay the fine, according to the PG Office’s policy.
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The Prosecutor General’s Office (PGO) has initiated proceedings to request the court to convert the sentences of individuals who fail to pay fines imposed for criminal offences into jail sentences.
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