State v. Carlos Bolvito

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