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129th MAINE LEGISLATURE |
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LD 1022 |
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LR 1932(02) |
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An Act Regarding
the Crime of Tampering with a Witness, Informant, Juror or Victim |
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Fiscal Note for
Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment " " |
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Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety |
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Fiscal Note Required: Yes |
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| Fiscal Note |
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Minor cost increase - General Fund
Minor revenue increase - General Fund
Minor revenue increase - Other Special Revenue Funds |
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| Correctional
and Judicial Impact Statements |
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Establishes new
Class C crimes; increases correctional and judicial costs.
The additional workload associated with the minimal number of new cases
filed in the court system does not require additional funding at this
time.
The collection of additional fine revenue will increase General Fund and
dedicated revenue by minor amounts.
The Department of Corrections has not indicated a need for additional
funding. |
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| Fiscal Detail
and Notes |
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The bill creates
a new Class C crime of retaliation against a witness, informant, victim or
juror. Any future charges brought under this new crime are likely to coincide
with criminal charges for conduct that is already a violation of existing
law. As such, additional new cases and individuals incarcerated as a result
of the establishment of this crime are expected to be few. Any additional
costs to the Maine Commission on Indigent Legal Services to defend against
this new charge are expected to be minor and can be absorbed within existing
budgeted resources. |
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