Utah Code
Title 77 Utah Code of Criminal Procedure
Chapter 32a Defense Costs
Section 10 Imprisonment for contempt -- Limitations.


     77-32a-10.   Imprisonment for contempt -- Limitations.
     The term of imprisonment for contempt for nonpayment of costs shall be set forth in the commitment order, and shall not exceed one day for each $25 of the costs, 30 days if the costs were imposed upon conviction of a misdemeanor, or six months in the case of a felony, whichever is the shorter period. A person committed for nonpayment of costs shall be given credit toward payment for each day of imprisonment at the rate specified in the commitment order.

Enacted by Chapter 15, 1980 General Session
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