SB3741 Summary

• Allows counties to adopt a mandatory fine between $10 and $30 imposed on defendants convicted or granted supervision for any offense to support Court Appointed Special Advocates programs.

• Requires circuit court clerks to collect the fines and deposit them into a dedicated Court Appointed Special Advocates Fund established by the county board.

• Authorizes county boards to make grants from the fund to support Court Appointed Special Advocates activities and services within the county.

• Becomes effective immediately upon passage.