Security surcharge -- Application and exemptions -- Deposit in restricted account.

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  • (1) In addition to any fine, penalty, forfeiture, or other surcharge, a security surcharge of $53 shall be assessed in all courts of record on all criminal convictions and juvenile delinquency judgments.
  • (2) The security surcharge may not be imposed upon:
    • (a) nonmoving traffic violations;
    • (b) community service; and
    • (c) penalties assessed by the juvenile court as part of the nonjudicial adjustment of a case under Section 80-6-304.
  • (3) The security surcharge shall be collected after the surcharge under Section 51-9-401, but before any fine, and deposited with the state treasurer. A fine that would otherwise have been charged may not be reduced due to the imposition of the security surcharge.
  • (4) The state treasurer shall deposit the collected security surcharge in the restricted account, Court Security Account, as provided in Section 78A-2-602.




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