A. Misdemeanor or cost-related warrants or cases referred to the court cost compliance liaison pursuant to Section 514.4 of this title shall include the addition of an administrative cost of thirty percent (30%) of the outstanding misdemeanor or cost-related warrant, scheduled fine or sum due, and all associated fees, costs and statutory penalty assessments. This administrative cost shall not be waived or reduced unless the amount owed is waived or reduced or by order of the court upon good cause.

B. The administrative cost reflected in subsection A of this section shall be distributed to the court cost compliance liaison, a portion of which may be used to compensate the statewide association administrating the contract.

C. The monies collected and disbursed shall be audited at least once a year by a firm approved by the State Auditor and Inspector.

Historical Data

Laws 2003, SB 436, c. 254, § 2, emerg. eff. July 1, 2003; Amended by Laws 2005, SB 684, c. 208, § 3, eff. November 1, 2005 (superseded document available); Amended by Laws 2010, HB 3242, c. 87, § 2, eff. November 1, 2010 (superseded document available); Amended by Laws 2018, HB 1120, c. 147, § 2, eff. November 1, 2018 (superseded document available); Amendment by Laws 2022, HB 3925, c. 350, § 3, eff. July 1, 2023; repealed by Laws 2023, HB 2259, c. 247, § 5, eff. November 1, 2023, and repealed by Laws 2023, SB 907, c. 369, § 1, emerg. eff. June 7, 2023; Amended by Laws 2023, HB 2259, c. 247, § 2, eff. November 1, 2023 (superseded document available).