SB737 (2020) Compare Changes


Unchanged Version

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1 Police Standards and Training Council; Penalty Assessment. Amend RSA 106-L:10, I to read as follows:

I. Every court shall levy a penalty assessment of $2 or 24 percent, whichever is greater, on each fine or penalty imposed by the court for a criminal offense, including any fine or penalty for a violation of RSA title XXI or any municipal ordinance, except for a violation of a municipal ordinance relating to motor vehicles unlawfully left or parked. Notwithstanding any law or rule to the contrary, the penalty assessment shall be levied in addition to the amount of the fine or penalty imposed by the court.

2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.

Changed Version

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1 Police Standards and Training Council; Penalty Assessment. Amend RSA 106-L:10, I to read as follows:

I. Every court shall levy a penalty assessment of $2 or 24 percent, whichever is greater, on each fine or penalty imposed by the court for a criminal or violation-level offense, including any fine or penalty for a violation of RSA title XXI or any municipal ordinance, except for a violation of a municipal ordinance relating to motor vehicles unlawfully left or parked. Notwithstanding any law or rule to the contrary, the penalty assessment shall be levied in addition to the amount of the fine or penalty imposed by the court.

2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.