Current through codified legislation effective October 30, 2024
Section 22-3571.01 - Fines for criminal offenses(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of the law, and except as provided in § 22-3571.02, a defendant who has been found guilty of an offense under the District of Columbia Official Code punishable by imprisonment may be sentenced to pay a fine as provided in this section.(b) An individual who has been found guilty of such an offense may be fined not more than the greatest of: (1) $100 if the offense is punishable by imprisonment for 10 days or less;(2) $250 if the offense is punishable by imprisonment for 30 days, or one month, or less but more than 10 days;(3) $500 if the offense is punishable by imprisonment for 90 days, or 3 months, or less but more than 30 days;(4) $1,000 if the offense is punishable by imprisonment for 180 days, or 6 months, or less but more than 90 days;(5) $2,500 if the offense is punishable by imprisonment for one year or less but more than 180 days;(6) $12,500 if the offense is punishable by imprisonment for 5 years or less but more than one year;(7) $25,000 if the offense is punishable by imprisonment for 10 years or less but more than 5 years;(8) $37,500 if the offense is punishable by imprisonment for 15 years or less but more than 10 years;(9) $50,000 if the offense is punishable by imprisonment for 20 years or less but more than 15 years;(10) $75,000 if the offense is punishable by imprisonment for 30 years or less but more than 20 years;(11) $125,000 if the offense is punishable by imprisonment for more than 30 years; or(12) $250,000 if the offense resulted in death.(c) An organization that has been found guilty of an offense punishable by imprisonment for 6 months or more may be fined not more than the greatest of: (1) Twice the maximum amount specified in the law setting forth the penalty for the offense;(2) Twice the applicable amount under subsection (b) of this section; or(3) Twice the applicable amount under § 22-3571.02(a).June 11, 2013, D.C. Law 19-317, § 101, 60 DCR 2064.Applicability of D.C. Law 19-317: Section 401 of D.C. Law 19-317 provided that the act shall apply only to offenses committed on or after June 11, 2013.