MN SF2417

Courts must impose a penalty assessment on all DWI offenders: $25 for fourth-degree DWI and $50 for first, second, or third-degree DWI convictions.

Assessment is mandatory and cannot be waived, though courts may allow installment payments for indigent offenders or those facing undue hardship.

Collected assessments are deposited into a new spinal cord injury and traumatic brain injury research account in the state treasury.

Commissioner of health may award research grants from the account for studies on spinal cord and traumatic brain injury, including treatment, prevention, and rehabilitation efforts.

Commissioner must report annually by January 15 to legislative committees on account deposits and grants awarded.