This bill proposes amendments to Section 50-3-2 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, to introduce additional costs associated with misdemeanor and felony convictions. Specifically, it mandates that $20 for each misdemeanor and felony conviction be deposited into the West Virginia State Police Forensic Laboratory Fund. Furthermore, an additional cost of $50 will be imposed upon conviction of any misdemeanor or felony where the resources of the West Virginia State Forensic Laboratory were utilized.

The bill also retains existing provisions regarding costs in criminal proceedings, including various fees that are to be deposited into other funds, such as the Courthouse Facilities Improvement Fund and the Regional Jail Operations Partial Reimbursement Fund. The proposed changes aim to enhance funding for the forensic laboratory, ensuring that it has the necessary resources to operate effectively while also maintaining the current structure of costs and fees associated with criminal cases.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 50-3-2