SECTION 564

(1) In matters of fines and costs, the duration of imprisonment in default shall be fixed as follows: (a) twenty (20) days for amounts not exceeding 10.000 francs; (b) forty (40) days, for amounts higher than 10.000 francs but not exceeding 20.000 francs; (c) three (3) months, for amounts higher than 20.000 francs but not exceeding 40.000 francs; (d) six (6) months, for amounts higher than 40.000 francs but not exceeding 100.000 francs; (e) nine (9) months, for amounts higher than 100.000 francs but not exceeding 200.000 francs; (f) twelve (12) months, for amounts higher than 200.000 francs but not exceeding 400.000 francs; (g) eighteen (18) months, for amounts higher than 400.000 francs but not exceeding 1.000.000 francs; (h) two (2) years, for amounts higher than 1.000.000 francs but not exceeding 5.000.000 francs; (i) five (5) years, for amounts exceeding 5.000.000 francs. (2) In matters of damages to the civil party, the periods provided for in sub-section (1) shall be reduced by hall