132nd MAINE LEGISLATURE
		LD 1427		LR 781(03)
	An Act Extending the Statute of Limitations on Criminal Actions Involving Aggravated Sex Trafficking
	Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment " "
	Committee: Judiciary
	Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Fiscal Note
Current biennium cost increase - General Fund Minor revenue increase - General Fund Minor revenue increase – Other Special Revenue Funds
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements
	The additional workload associated with the minimal number of new felony cases filed in the court system does not require additional funding at this time. The collection of additional fines will increase General Fund or other dedicated revenue by minor amounts. The bill increases the statute of limitations on Class A or Class B crimes involving aggravated sex trafficking from 6 to 20 years. The current average cost of incarcerating one individual for a single year is $55,203.  It is not known how many individuals may be imprisoned longer under this bill. No appropriations have been added to the bill.