123rd MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 149 LR 134(01)
An Act To Take into Account the Crime Committed That Facilitated a Sexual Assault
Fiscal Note for Original Bill
Sponsor: Rep. Crockett of Augusta
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Fiscal Note
Current biennium cost increase - General Fund
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements
This bill increases certain offenses from Class C to Class B and Class B to Class A, increasing the average length of stay for offenders.
Certain sentences are to be served consecutively.
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This legislation increases certain offenses by taking into account the crime committed that facilitated the sexual assault.  This change will increase costs to the state correctional facilities for longer time served and will require additional time for judges, clerks, law clerks, security, court reporters and indigent defense.  Since felony charges are given priority within the Judicial Branch, other case types in the judicial system may be delayed.