State v. Carlos Bolvito (A-44-12; 071493)

State v. Carlos Bolvito (A-44-12; 071493)

A sentencing court may impose the mandatory Sex Crime Victim Treatment Fund penalty in any amount between a nominal figure and the upper limit prescribed by N.J.S.A. 2C:14-10(a) for the degree of the offense at issue. In setting the penalty, the sentencing court should (1) consider the nature of the offense and the defendant’s ability to pay the penalty during any custodial sentence imposed and after his or her release, and (2) provide a statement of reasons as to the amount of any penalty. 3-31-14