| SB 0585 | Creates state agency to promote crime victims' rights |
| Sponsor: | Carter | |||
| LR Number: | 2142S.01I | Fiscal Note: | 2142-01 | |
| Committee: | Judiciary | |||
| Last Action: | 03/06/01 - Second Read and Referred S Judiciary Committee | Journal page: | S419 | |
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| Effective Date: | August 28, 2001 | |||
SB 585 - This act creates the Office of Victims of Crime
within the Department of Public Safety for the purpose of
promoting the fair treatment of crime victims. The act also
increases the surcharge on all criminal cases and juvenile cases
filed in municipal or county courts from $5 to $10. A portion of
such moneys are earmarked for administrative and operational
costs of the new Office of Victims of Crime.
ALAN KELLY