76-3-301. Fines of individuals.

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Effective 5/3/2023

(1)An individual convicted of an offense may be sentenced to pay a fine, not exceeding:

(a)$10,000 for a felony conviction of the first degree or second degree;

(b)$5,000 for a felony conviction of the third degree;

(c)$2,500 for a class A misdemeanor conviction;

(d)$1,000 for a class B misdemeanor conviction;

(e)$750 for a class C misdemeanor conviction or infraction conviction; and

(f)any greater amounts specifically authorized by statute.

(a)An individual convicted of a misdemeanor or infraction and sentenced to pay a fine may not be charged by a court:

(i)notwithstanding Section 15-1-4 , interest on the judgment that in the aggregate is more than 25% of the initial fine; or

(ii)that issues an order to show cause under Section 78B-6-317 for failure to pay the fine, interest that is more than 25% of the initial fine.

(b)An individual convicted only of an infraction and sentenced to pay a fine may not be charged:

(i)by the Office of State Debt Collection, late fees and interest that in the aggregate are more than 25% of the initial fine; or

(ii)by a third-party debt contractor of the Office of State Debt Collection, additional fees.

(3)Subsection

(2)does not apply to a case that includes:

(a)victim restitution; or

(b)a felony conviction, even if that felony conviction is later reduced.

(4)This section does not apply to a corporation, association, partnership, government, or governmental instrumentality.

Amended by Chapter 113 , 2023 General Session