County of Dakota v. Milan

The County appealed the bankruptcy court's order and judgment discharging the debt owed to it by Jacob Milan for costs incurred related to his incarceration. The bankruptcy code precludes discharge of a debt for a fine, penalty or forfeiture owing to a governmental unit unless it is pecuniary in nature. The court concluded that the bankruptcy court committed no error in its determination that the Incarceration Costs are subject to discharge under 11 U.S.C. 523(a)(7). In this case, the clear intent for the Incarceration Costs is pecuniary in nature. View "County of Dakota v. Milan" on Justia Law