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Statutory Penalties Fines in Minnesota

In Minnesota, statutory penalty fines are added to criminal fines at a rate set by state law. Under Minn. Stat. § 609.0331, a surcharge of 30 percent is applied to the base fine imposed for most criminal offenses. This surcharge is calculated on the fine amount alone, not on other costs or restitution. The total criminal fine maximums are governed by Minn. Stat. § 609.03, which establishes the highest permissible fine for each offense classification. The official statute at the Revisor’s office lists the exact fine caps and any applicable exceptions. A worked example below demonstrates how the 30 percent surcharge is applied. For a precise estimate based on your specific fine, use the DocketMath calculator.

Governing authority

In Minnesota, the statutory penalties fines rule is set by Minn. Stat. § 609.0331; § 609.0341; § 609.03 (criminal fine maxima). The verified packet cites Minn. Stat. § 609.0331; § 609.0341; § 609.03 (criminal fine maxima) (https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/cite/609.03).

Minnesota statutory penalties fines: the verified value is 30% under Minn. Stat. § 609.0331; § 609.0341; § 609.03 (criminal fine maxima). The verified packet cites Minn. Stat. § 609.0331; § 609.0341; § 609.03 (criminal fine maxima) (https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/cite/609.03).

Estimate your own result: every situation has exceptions that can change the outcome. Use the statutory penalties fines calculator to estimate your specific figure.

This page provides general legal information and calculation tools, not legal advice. DocketMath is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation, and using this site does not create an attorney-client relationship. Laws change and exceptions apply, so deadlines and amounts specific to your situation should be confirmed with a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction.