The following excerpt is from US v. Soltero, 510 F.3d 858 (9th Cir. 2007):
He argues that, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 3672, only courts are allowed to make determinations as to a defendant's ability to make such payments and whether such payments should be made. We review this claim for an abuse of discretion. United States v. Williams, 356 F.3d 1045, 1052 (9th Cir.2004).
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