The bill aims to amend various laws related to municipal ordinance violations, the contracting of municipal attorneys, and the collection and distribution of sums by district courts. It clarifies the law regarding the collection and distribution of fines and fees collected by district courts, ensuring that cities and towns without a district court or police department receive appropriate distributions. The bill also introduces a provision allowing cities of the second class or incorporated towns to contract with an attorney for legal representation if they choose not to have a city attorney.

Additionally, the bill modifies the accounting records maintained by district court clerks, specifying how fines and fees are categorized and disbursed. It establishes a clearer framework for the distribution of collected sums to town or city treasuries and county treasuries based on the nature of the offenses and the jurisdiction of the arresting officers. The bill also mandates that towns or cities without a district court can contribute to the operational expenses of the nearest district court through a written agreement, ensuring a collaborative approach to funding district court operations.

Statutes affected:
Old version HB1178 Original - 1-21-2025 01:52 PM: 16-17-707(a), 16-17-1203(a)
Old version HB1178 V2 - 2-18-2025 09:39 AM: 16-17-707(a), 16-17-1203(a)
Old version HB1178 V3 - 3-5-2025 11:08 AM: 14-42-112(a), 16-17-707, 03-05-2025, 16-17-705, 16-10-305, 16-17-1203, 16-10-201, 16-17-1203(a)
Old version HB1178 V4 - 4-1-2025 10:13 AM: 14-42-112(a), 16-17-707, 04-01-2025, 16-17-705, 16-10-305, 16-17-1203, 16-10-201, 16-17-1203(a)
HB 1178: 16-17-707(a), 16-17-1203(a)
Act 993: 14-42-112(a), 16-17-707, 04-01-2025, 16-17-705, 16-10-305, 16-17-1203, 16-10-201, 16-17-1203(a)