The special assessment on convicted persons is part of the sentence of all offenders convicted of federal crimes in the United States. It applies on a per-count basis. For any federal felony, the assessment is always $100 per count. The assessment for federal misdemeanors range from $5 to $25. For example, a person convicted of 14 federal felonies would need to pay 14 $100 special assessments, for a total of $1,400. The money is used to fund the Crime Victims Fund. The sentencing judge is not authorized to waive the special assessment, even for the indigent.
References
- 18 U.S.C. § 3013
- U.S.S.G. § 5E1.3, comment. (n.3)
- U.S.S.G. § 8E1.1, comment. (n.3)
- U.S.S.G. § 5E1.3, p.s.
- U.S.S.G. § 8E1.1, p.s.
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