121st Maine Legislature
Office of Fiscal and Program Review
LD 838
An Act Regarding Bail and Fines      
LR 1418(01)
Fiscal Note for Original Bill
Sponsor: Rep. Sherman of Hodgdon
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
   
             
Fiscal Note
Current biennium revenue increase - General Fund
Fiscal Detail and Notes
Authorizing the court to set off bail against criminal fines, forfeitures, fees, restitution, attorney's fees and expenses and surcharges associated with proceedings unrelated to the case for which bail has been set will result in an increase in revenue to the General Fund and funds paid to victims who are due restitution.  The exact amounts can not be determined at this time.