Estatutos Seleccionados: Utah

(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 only 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.