Staff Analysis of the Legislation
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03.25.2014 The Senate Judiciary committee gave this bill a favorable report.
03.18.2014 The Senate Judiciary committee did not take action on this bill although it was on the agenda.
03.12.2014 The Senate Judiciary subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report with an amendment. The amendment requires the revenue to be collected by the jurisdiction that heard or processed the case and clearly designated as Criminal Justice Academy Surcharge Collections.
Summary of the bill as introduced: Adds a five dollar surcharge on all fines, forfeitures, escheatments or other monetary penalties imposed in the General Sessions Court or in magistrates or municipal court for misdemeanor traffic offenses or non traffic violations. The bill sends the surcharge revenue to fund training at the SC Criminal Justice Academy. |
