Covington Co., sheriff, booking fee distributed to sheriff's law enforcement fund.
Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a $30 booking fee for individuals booked into the Covington County Detention Center who are subsequently convicted of a crime. The revenue generated from these fees is designated for the Covington County Sheriff's Department Law Enforcement Fund to support jail operations, staff salaries, equipment, and training. The fee is collected by the court clerk or the sheriff and is in addition to any existing fines or court costs already imposed on the defendant. This measure requires a constitutional amendment to take effect, ensuring the new funding source does not replace other existing financial support for the county's law enforcement agencies.
Signed into law May 17, 2024
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