| 123rd MAINE LEGISLATURE | ||||||
| LD 71 | LR 843(02) | |||||
| An Act To Amend the Laws Governing the Plea of Not Criminally Responsible by Reason of Mental Disease or Defect in Juvenile Cases | ||||||
| Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment " " | ||||||
| Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety | ||||||
| Fiscal Note Required: Yes | ||||||
| Fiscal Note | ||||||
| Potential current biennium cost increase - General Fund | ||||||
| Fiscal Detail and Notes | ||||||
| The Department of Health and Human Services will require additional General Fund appropriations to support the costs of providing secure treatment to certain juveniles. The exact amount required can not be determined at this time and will depend on the number of juveniles committed. The average annual General Fund cost for one juvenile is estimated to be $78,000. Any additional costs to the Department of the Attorney General can be absorbed utilizing existing budgeted resources. | ||||||