Concerning the crime victim penalty assessment.

Summary

The bill adds a mandatory penalty assessment to adult criminal convictions—$1,000 for felonies or gross misdemeanors and $500 for misdemeanors—except for most motor‑vehicle offenses. Defendants who are indigent can avoid the assessment, while those with substantial financial resources may face an additional surcharge up to $50,000. Collected money is funneled to county‑run, department‑approved programs that help crime victims and witnesses.

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