5/3/2023Amended by Chapter 113, 2023 General Session2023Fines of individuals. An individual convicted of an offense may be sentenced to pay a fine, not exceeding: $10,000 for a felony conviction of the first degree or second degree; $5,000 for a felony conviction of the third degree; $2,500 for a class A misdemeanor conviction; $1,000 for a class B misdemeanor conviction; $750 for a class C misdemeanor conviction or infraction conviction; and any greater amounts specifically authorized by statute. An individual convicted of a misdemeanor or infraction and sentenced to pay a fine may not be charged by a court: notwithstanding Section 15-1-4, interest on the judgment that in the aggregate is more than 25% of the initial fine; or 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. An individual convicted only of an infraction and sentenced to pay a fine may not be charged: by the Office of State Debt Collection, late fees and interest that in the aggregate are more than 25% of the initial fine; or by a third-party debt contractor of the Office of State Debt Collection, additional fees. Subsection (2) does not apply to a case that includes: victim restitution; or a felony conviction, even if that felony conviction is later reduced. This section does not apply to a corporation, association, partnership, government, or governmental instrumentality.