Section 5-12-118 - Surcharge to be assessed in certain criminal cases; paid to account(a) In addition to any fine or other penalty prescribed by law, a defendant who pleads guilty or nolo contendere to, or is convicted of, any offense under W.S. 31-5-233 or 35-7-1001 through 35-7-1057 may be assessed a surcharge of not more than fifty dollars ($50.00).(b) The surcharge may be imposed upon any defendant for whom prosecution, trial or sentence is deferred under W.S. 7-13-301 and 7-13-302 or 35-7-1037 or who participates in any other diversion agreement for an offense specified in subsection (a) of this section.(c) The court may waive the surcharge if the person is unable to pay the surcharge or for any other good cause shown. The court shall consider all other financial obligations imposed on the defendant and set the surcharge so as not to create an undue financial burden on the defendant.(d) The surcharge shall be paid within ten (10) days of imposition. Failure to comply with the provisions for payment of the surcharge is punishable as contempt of court. Contempt or other proceedings, including proceedings under W.S. 6-10-105, if applicable, to collect the surcharge may be initiated by the district attorney or by the court on its own motion.(e) The proceeds from the surcharge imposed by this section shall be remitted promptly by the clerk of the court to the supreme court for deposit in the account.Renumbered from 7/13/1616 and amended by Laws 2023, ch. 1, § 2, eff. 7/1/2024.Added by Laws 2016 , ch. 71, § 1, eff. 7/1/2016.