Fines of individuals.

1. Law
2. Utah Code
3. Utah Criminal Code
4. Punishments
5. Fines and Special Sanctions
6. Fines of individuals.

• (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.

• (2)
  • (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 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.

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