Art. 56 Act on the Courts and Judicial Authorities (Court Act, GerG) (Gerichtsgesetz, GerG) - Court Treasury

1. The court treasury manages the accounting for the courts, the conciliation authority, and the public prosecutor's office.

2. It is particularly responsible for

1. the collection of official charges and advance payments of costs;

2. the collection of procedural costs, fines, penalties, and other financial payments related to criminal proceedings pursuant to Art. 442 of the Code of Criminal Procedure;

3. the disbursement and collection of benefits within the framework of legal aid, as well as the demand for additional payments;

4. the safekeeping of security deposits and escrow deposits.

3. It may defer official costs upon request in individual cases if

1. the liable person is in an emergency situation, or timely payment would constitute a particular hardship for them;

2. other important reasons are present.

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