Sentence for Misdemeanor or Gross Misdemeanor

Subdivision 1. Sentences available. (a) Upon conviction of a misdemeanor or gross misdemeanor the court, if sentence is imposed, may, to the extent authorized by law, sentence the defendant: (1) to imprisonment for a definite term; or (2) to payment of a fine without imprisonment or as an intermediate sanction on a stayed sentence; or (3) to both imprisonment for a definite term and payment of a fine; or (4) to payment of court-ordered restitution in addition to either imprisonment or payment of a fine, or both; or (5) to payment of a local correctional fee as authorized under section 609.102 in addition to any other sentence imposed by the court; or (6) to perform work service in a restorative justice program in addition to any other sentence imposed by the court. (b) If the court imposes a fine or orders restitution under paragraph (a), payment is due on the date imposed unless the court otherwise establishes a due date or a payment plan. Subd. 2. Restitution. (a) As used in this section, "restitution" includes: (1) payment of compensation to the victim or the victim's family; and (2) if the victim is deceased or already has been fully compensated, payment of money to a victim assistance program or other program directed by the court. "Restitution" includes payment of compensation to a government entity that incurs loss as a direct result of a crime. (b) When the defendant does not pay the entire amount of court-ordered restitution and the fine at the same time, the court may order that all restitution shall be paid before the fine is paid.