The proposed bill SB1591 establishes a minimum fine of $100 for individuals convicted of criminal damage, which cannot be suspended by a judge. Additionally, it creates the Victims of Criminal Damage Fund, into which the collected fines will be deposited. The Supreme Court is tasked with ensuring these fines are directed to the Fund, which will be administered by the Administrative Office of the Courts. This office will distribute funds to retail businesses that have suffered criminal damage and are unlikely to receive restitution.

Under current law, there is no specified minimum fine for criminal damage, and the distribution of fines is not directed towards a specific fund for victims. The new bill introduces a structured approach to penalizing offenders while providing financial support to businesses affected by criminal damage, ensuring that the funds are continuously appropriated for this purpose.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 13-1602
Senate Engrossed Version: 13-1602, 13-1606