An act relating to court surcharges and law enforcement training concerning domestic and sexual violence

This bill modifies how court surcharges are allocated in Vermont to increase funding for victims compensation and domestic and sexual violence services. It adjusts the specific amounts deposited into these special funds from criminal and traffic violation surcharges without raising the total surcharge amount. The legislation also updates requirements for law enforcement training, mandating that officers receive domestic and sexual violence training every two years and establishing a dedicated trainer position funded through existing special funds. These changes take effect on July 1, 2023, and directly affect court clerks, law enforcement agencies, and the state's victim support systems.