2009 FEDERAL SENTENCING GUIDELINES MANUAL
CHAPTER EIGHT - PART E - SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS, FORFEITURES, AND COSTS
§8E1.1. Special Assessments - Organizations
A special assessment must be imposed on an organization in the amount prescribed by statute.
Historical Note: Effective November 1, 1991 (see Appendix C, amendment 422); November 1, 1997 (see Appendix C, amendment 573).
§8E1.2. Forfeiture - Organizations
Apply §5E1.4 (Forfeiture).
Historical Note: Effective November 1, 1991 (see Appendix C, amendment 422).
§8E1.3. Assessment of Costs - Organizations
As provided in 28 U.S.C. § 1918, the court may order the organization to pay the costs of prosecution. In addition, specific statutory provisions mandate assessment of costs.
Historical Note: Effective November 1, 1991 (see Appendix C, amendment 422).
PART F - VIOLATIONS OF PROBATION - ORGANIZATIONS
Historical Note: Effective November 1, 2004 (see Appendix C, amendment 673).
§8F1.1. Violations of Conditions of Probation - Organizations (Policy Statement)
Upon a finding of a violation of a condition of probation, the court may extend the term of probation, impose more restrictive conditions of probation, or revoke probation and resentence the organization.
Commentary
Application Notes:
1. Appointment of Master or Trustee.—In the event of repeated violations of conditions of probation, the appointment of a master or trustee may be appropriate to ensure compliance with court orders.
2. Conditions of Probation.—Mandatory and recommended conditions of probation are specified in §§8D1.3 (Conditions of Probation - Organizations) and 8D1.4 (Recommended Conditions of Probation - Organizations).
Historical Note: Effective November 1, 2004 (see Appendix C, amendment 673).
Commentary
Application Notes:
1. This guideline applies if the defendant is an organization. It does not apply if the defendant is an individual. See §5E1.3 for special assessments applicable to individuals.
2. The following special assessments are provided by statute (see 18 U.S.C. § 3013):;
For Offenses Committed By Organizations On Or After April 24, 1996:
(A) $400, if convicted of a felony;
(B) $125, if convicted of a Class A misdemeanor;
(C) $50, if convicted of a Class B misdemeanor; or
(D) $25, if convicted of a Class C misdemeanor or an infraction.
For Offenses Committed By Organizations On Or After November 18, 1988 But Prior To April 24, 1996:
(E) $200, if convicted of a felony;
(F) $125, if convicted of a Class A misdemeanor;
(G) $50, if convicted of a Class B misdemeanor; or
(H) $25, if convicted of a Class C misdemeanor or an infraction.
For Offenses Committed By Organizations Prior To November 18, 1988:
(I) $200, if convicted of a felony;
(J) $100, if convicted of a misdemeanor.
3. A special assessment is required by statute for each count of conviction.
Background: Section 3013 of Title 18, United States Code, added by The Victims of Crimes Act of 1984, Pub. L. No. 98-473, Title II, Chap. XIV, requires courts to impose special assessments on convicted defendants for the purpose of funding the Crime Victims Fund established by the same legislation.