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2011 Utah Code
Title 77 Utah Code of Criminal Procedure
Chapter 32a Defense Costs
Section 10 Imprisonment for contempt -- Limitations.

77-32a-10. Imprisonment for contempt -- Limitations.
The term of imprisonment for contempt for nonpayment of costs shall be set forth in the commitment order, and shall not exceed one day for each $25 of the costs, 30 days if the costs were imposed upon conviction of a misdemeanor, or six months in the case of a felony, whichever is the shorter period. A person committed for nonpayment of costs shall be given credit toward payment for each day of imprisonment at the rate specified in the commitment order.

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