What are criminal court costs and who has to pay them?

In the Dominican Republic, judicial processes may result in a court sentencing an individual for a criminal act while simultaneously ordering the payment of criminal costs. These costs represent financial obligations imposed by the court as part of a legal judgment.

Legal discourse currently focuses on defining the specific nature of these costs, identifying the types of expenses they encompass, and evaluating the practical effectiveness of their enforcement. The inquiry seeks to clarify how these financial penalties are applied and whether they are consistently executed within the judicial system.