§1607. Prohibition against imprisonment based on incapacity to pay fine
If a court finds that an individual has met the burden of proving incapacity to pay a fine pursuant to section 1702, subsection 2, the court may not impose a term of imprisonment or any other sentencing alternative involving imprisonment solely for the reason that the individual does not have the present or future capacity to pay the fine. [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).
Structure Maine Revised Statutes
TITLE 17-A: MAINE CRIMINAL CODE
Chapter 63: SENTENCES OF IMPRISONMENT
17-A §1601. Definite term of imprisonment required
17-A §1602. Sentencing procedure
17-A §1603. Imprisonment for crime of murder
17-A §1604. Imprisonment for crimes other than murder
17-A §1605. Suspension of all or part of the term of imprisonment imposed
17-A §1607. Prohibition against imprisonment based on incapacity to pay fine
17-A §1608. Multiple sentences of imprisonment
17-A §1609-A. Discretionary sentence