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Timestamp: 2017-11-18 10:20:15
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[USC07] 18 USC 3572: Imposition of a sentence of fine and related matters
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18 USC 3572: Imposition of a sentence of fine and related matters Text contains those laws in effect on November 17, 2017
(a) Factors To Be Considered.-In determining whether to impose a fine, and the amount, time for payment, and method of payment of a fine, the court shall consider, in addition to the factors set forth in section 3553(a)-
(b) Fine Not to Impair Ability to Make Restitution.-If, as a result of a conviction, the defendant has the obligation to make restitution to a victim of the offense, other than the United States, the court shall impose a fine or other monetary penalty only to the extent that such fine or penalty will not impair the ability of the defendant to make restitution.
(c) Effect of Finality of Judgment.-Notwithstanding the fact that a sentence to pay a fine can subsequently be-
(d) Time, Method of Payment, and Related Items.-(1) A person sentenced to pay a fine or other monetary penalty, including restitution, shall make such payment immediately, unless, in the interest of justice, the court provides for payment on a date certain or in installments. If the court provides for payment in installments, the installments shall be in equal monthly payments over the period provided by the court, unless the court establishes another schedule.
(e) Alternative Sentence Precluded.-At the time a defendant is sentenced to pay a fine, the court may not impose an alternative sentence to be carried out if the fine is not paid.
(f) Responsibility for Payment of Monetary Obligation Relating to Organization.-If a sentence includes a fine, special assessment, restitution or other monetary obligation (including interest) with respect to an organization, each individual authorized to make disbursements for the organization has a duty to pay the obligation from assets of the organization. If such an obligation is imposed on a director, officer, shareholder, employee, or agent of an organization, payments may not be made, directly or indirectly, from assets of the organization, unless the court finds that such payment is expressly permissible under applicable State law.
(g) Security for Stayed Fine.-If a sentence imposing a fine is stayed, the court shall, absent exceptional circumstances (as determined by the court)-
(h) Delinquency.-A fine or payment of restitution is delinquent if a payment is more than 30 days late.
(i) Default.-A fine or payment of restitution is in default if a payment is delinquent for more than 90 days. Notwithstanding any installment schedule, when a fine or payment of restitution is in default, the entire amount of the fine or restitution is due within 30 days after notification of the default, subject to the provisions of section 3613A.
(Added Pub. L. 98–473, title II, §212(a)(2), Oct. 12, 1984, 98 Stat. 1995 ; amended Pub. L. 100–185, §7, Dec. 11, 1987, 101 Stat. 1280 ; Pub. L. 101–647, title XXXV, §3587, Nov. 29, 1990, 104 Stat. 4930 ; Pub. L. 103–322, title II, §20403(a), Sept. 13, 1994, 108 Stat. 1825 ; Pub. L. 104–132, title II, §207(b), Apr. 24, 1996, 110 Stat. 1236 .)
1996-Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 104–132, §207(b)(1), inserted "other than the United States," after "offense,".
1994-Subsec. (a)(6) to (8). Pub. L. 103–322 added par. (6) and redesignated former pars. (6) and (7) as (7) and (8), respectively.
1990-Subsec. (c)(2). Pub. L. 101–647 inserted "of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure" after "rule 35".
1987-Pub. L. 100–185 inserted "and related matters" in section catchline and amended text generally, revising and restating as subsecs. (a) to (i) provisions formerly contained in subsecs. (a) to (j).