SB 5309-S - DIGEST

(DIGEST AS ENACTED)

     Provides that, in addition to any other penalties imposed under this act, a person found to have committed a traffic infraction other than of RCW 46.61.527 shall be assessed an additional penalty of ten dollars.  The court may not reduce, waive, or suspend the additional penalty unless the court finds the offender to be indigent.

     Requires revenue from the additional penalty to be remitted under chapters 2.08, 3.46, 3.50, 3.62, 10.82, and 35.20 RCW.  Money remitted under this provision to the state treasurer must be deposited as provided in RCW 43.08.250.  The balance of the revenue received by the county or city treasurer under this provision must be deposited into the county or city current expense fund.

     No moneys retained by the city or county under this provision shall constitute reimbursement for any liabilities under RCW 43.135.060.

     Provides that, in addition to any other penalties imposed for conviction of a violation of this title that is a misdemeanor, gross misdemeanor, or felony, the court shall impose an additional penalty of fifty dollars.  The court may not reduce, waive, or suspend the additional penalty unless the court finds the offender to be indigent.

     Requires revenue from the additional penalty to be remitted under chapters 2.08, 3.46, 3.50, 3.62, 10.82, and 35.20 RCW.  Money remitted under this provision to the state treasurer must be deposited as provided in RCW 43.08.250.  The balance of the revenue received by the county or city treasurer under this section must be deposited into the county or city current expense fund.

     No moneys retained by the city or county under this provision shall constitute reimbursement for any liabilities under RCW 43.135.060.

     Includes drug court operations in designated recipients of the funds.