HB 5596
Revising the statute to add costs for misdemeanor and felony convictions to be deposited into the West Virginia State Police Forensic Laboratory Fund
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Bill overview
This bill amends West Virginia law to direct that costs associated with misdemeanor and felony convictions be deposited into the West Virginia State Police Forensic Laboratory Fund. Specifically, $20 will be deposited for misdemeanor convictions and $20 for felony convictions. Additionally, an extra $50 will be deposited into the fund when the West Virginia State Forensic Laboratory’s resources are used in a case. This change aims to provide increased funding for forensic laboratory services.
Key provisions
- Requires $20 to be deposited into the West Virginia State Police Forensic Laboratory Fund for each misdemeanor conviction.
- Requires $20 to be deposited into the West Virginia State Police Forensic Laboratory Fund for each felony conviction.
- Requires an additional $50 to be deposited into the West Virginia State Police Forensic Laboratory Fund when the laboratory’s resources are utilized.
- Addresses costs associated with magistrate court proceedings, including fees for issuing sheep warrants and appointing appraisers.
- Clarifies the distribution of fees collected by magistrate courts.
- Specifies fees for bail piece processing and surety payments.
- Updates provisions related to costs in criminal proceedings.
- Modifies existing provisions regarding costs and fees collected by magistrate courts.
Who is affected
- Defendants convicted of misdemeanors and felonies
- Magistrate courts
- West Virginia State Police Forensic Laboratory
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