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IN HB1654
Bill
Status
1/24/2019
Primary Sponsor
Terri Jo Austin
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AI Summary
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Creates a new $25 "alcohol and drug diversion fee" collected from defendants in cases where prosecution is deferred for alcohol or drug-related offenses under IC 35-48-4 (controlled substances) or IC 9-30-5 (operating while intoxicated)
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70% of collected fees are deposited into the state general fund, with 27% retained as the county share
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3% of fees are distributed to qualified municipalities (cities and towns maintaining law enforcement agencies that prosecute at least 50% of their ordinance violations in circuit or superior court)
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Effective date: July 1, 2019
Legislative Description
Alcohol and drug diversion fee. Creates a new court fee of $25 in an action in which the defendant is alleged to have committed an alcohol or drug related offense and the prosecution is deferred.
Last Action
First reading: referred to Committee on Courts and Criminal Code
1/24/2019