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129th MAINE LEGISLATURE |
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LD 1023 |
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LR 1931(02) |
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An Act Regarding
the Definition of "Serious Bodily Injury" in the Maine Criminal
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Fiscal Note for
Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment " " |
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Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety |
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Fiscal Note Required: Yes |
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| Fiscal Note |
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FY 2019-20 |
FY 2020-21 |
Projections FY 2021-22 |
Projections FY 2022-23 |
| Net Cost
(Savings) |
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General Fund |
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$19,881 |
$26,508 |
$26,508 |
$26,508 |
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| Appropriations/Allocations |
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General Fund |
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$19,881 |
$26,508 |
$26,508 |
$26,508 |
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| Correctional and
Judicial Impact Statements |
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Increase in the
incidence of Class A, B, and C crimes; increases correctional and judicial
costs.
The additional workload associated with the minimal number of new felony
cases filed in the court system does not require additional funding at this time.
The collection of additional fine revenue will increase General Fund and
dedicated revenue by minor amounts.
The Department of Corrections has not indicated a need for additional
funding. |
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| Fiscal Detail
and Notes |
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The bill expands
the definition of serious bodily injury to include bodily injuries that cause
the need for extended convalescence for recovery of mental health. The Maine
Commission on Indigent Legal Services estimates its caseload for multiple
charges will increase by approximately 20%. The bill includes ongoing General
Fund appropriations of $19,881 in fiscal year 2019-20 and $26,508 in fiscal
year 2020-21 for this increase in caseload. |
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