§ 5-12-118 — Surcharge to be assessed in certain criminal cases; paid to account

(a) In addition to any fine or other penalty prescribed by
law, a defendant who pleads guilty or nolo contendere to, or is
convicted of, any offense under W.S. 31-5-233 or 35-7-1001
through 35-7-1057 may be assessed a surcharge of not more than
fifty dollars ($50.00).
(b) The surcharge may be imposed upon any defendant for
whom prosecution, trial or sentence is deferred under W.S. 7-13-
301 and 7-13-302 or 35-7-1037 or who participates in any other
diversion agreement for an offense specified in subsection (a)
of this section.
(c) The court may waive the surcharge if the person is
unable to pay the surcharge or for any other good cause shown.
The court shall consider all other financial obligations imposed
on the defendant and set the surcharge so as not to create an
undue financial burden on the defendant.
(d) The surcharge shall be paid within ten (10) days of
imposition. Failure to comply with the provisions for payment of
the surcharge is punishable as contempt of court. Contempt or
other proceedings, including proceedings under W.S. 6-10-105, if
applicable, to collect the surcharge may be initiated by the
district attorney or by the court on its own motion.
(e) The proceeds from the surcharge imposed by this
section shall be remitted promptly by the clerk of the court to
the supreme court for deposit in the account.