A special assessment must be imposed on a convicted defendant in the amount prescribed by statute.
Commentary
Application Notes:
1. This guideline applies only if the defendant is an individual. See §8E1.1 for special assessments applicable to organizations.
2. The following special assessments are provided by statute (18 U.S.C. § 3013):
For Offenses Committed By Individuals On Or After April 24, 1996:
For Offenses Committed By Individuals On Or After November 18, 1988 But Prior To April 24, 1996:
For Offenses Committed By Individuals Prior To November 18, 1988:
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.