Rule 1 Costs and Fees in Criminal Actions

(a) Circuit courts shall collect costs in the sum of $20.00 for every misdemeanor case wherein the defendant is found guilty, enters a plea of guilty or no contest or is placed on probation as part of a deferral process, unless otherwise specifically excepted by statute or court rule, which costs shall be assessed as part of the sentence. In addition, for every misdemeanor case wherein the defendant is found guilty, enters a plea of guilty or no contest or is placed on probation as part of a deferral process, unless otherwise specifically excepted by statute or court rule, a fee of $50.00 shall be imposed. Of this amount, $40.00 shall be deposited into the judicial systems automation account established by W.S. § 5-2-120, and $10.00 shall be deposited into the indigent civil legal services account established by W.S. § 5-2-121.

(b) In addition to the costs and fees provided for under paragraph (a) above, the court shall impose the victim’s compensation fee as required by W.S. § 1-40-119, unless the court determines the defendant has an inability to pay and that no reasonable probability exists that the defendant will have an ability to pay.