§ 76-3-301 — Fines of individuals.

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

(1)(a) $10,000 for a felony conviction of the first degree or second degree;
(1)(b) $5,000 for a felony conviction of the third degree;
(1)(c) $2,500 for a class A misdemeanor conviction;
(1)(d) $1,000 for a class B misdemeanor conviction;
(1)(e) $750 for a class C misdemeanor conviction or infraction conviction; and
(1)(f) any greater amounts specifically authorized by statute.
(2) (2)(a) An individual convicted of a misdemeanor or infraction and sentenced to pay a fine may not be charged by a court:
(2)(a)(i) notwithstanding Section 15-1-4, interest on the judgment that in the aggregate is more than 25% of the initial fine; or
(2)(a)(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.
(2)(b) An individual convicted only of an infraction and sentenced to pay a fine may not be charged:
(2)(b)(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
(2)(b)(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:

(3)(a) victim restitution; or
(3)(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.

Legislative History

Amended by Chapter 113, 2023 General Session