Special assessment on convicted persons

The special assessment on convicted persons is part of the sentence of all offenders convicted of federal crimes in the United States.[1] It applies on a per-count basis.[2][3] 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.[4][5]

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  1. ^ 18 U.S.C. § 3013
  2. ^ U.S.S.G. § 5E1.3, comment. (n.3)
  3. ^ U.S.S.G. § 8E1.1, comment. (n.3)
  4. ^ U.S.S.G. § 5E1.3, p.s.
  5. ^ U.S.S.G. § 8E1.1, p.s.