The bill amends the distribution of fines collected from criminal violations within county boundaries. Specifically, it changes the allocation from 91% to 85% for the state court administrator and from 9% to 8% for the county treasurer's general fund. Additionally, it introduces a new allocation of 7% to a newly established victim restitution fund, which is created to support victims of crime.

The victim restitution fund will be a separate entity within the state treasury, managed by the Department of Justice. Funds deposited into this account will be used for restitution related to pecuniary damages and for compensating victims' estates or heirs in cases of wrongful death. The bill ensures that any unspent funds at the end of the fiscal year will not revert but will remain available for future use, thereby providing ongoing support for victims.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 602.8106