§ 3573. Petition of the Government for modification or remission

Upon petition of the Government showing that reasonable efforts to collect a fine or assessment are not likely to be effective, the court may, in the interest of justice—

• (1) remit all or part of the unpaid portion of the fine or special assessment, including interest and penalties;
• (2) defer payment of the fine or special assessment to a date certain or pursuant to an installment schedule; or
• (3) extend a date certain or an installment schedule previously ordered.