Legal Question in Bankruptcy in Texas

Traffic fines under Bankruptcy

Are traffic fines and/or court costs dischargable under Chapter 13? If not, can they be included in the payout schedule?


Asked on 7/22/01, 12:29 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Cole Fulks Cole Fulks, P.C.

Re: Traffic fines under Bankruptcy

Traffic Fines are not dischargeable generally under bankruptcy because they are a debt to a government entity. A traffic violation conviction would be treated as either an unsecured priority creditor or as a "special class" priority creditor, depending on where you file your case.

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Answered on 7/23/01, 11:49 pm


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