Bill > AB2432

This bill, the California Victims of Crime Act, has several key provisions: 1. It establishes the California Crime Victims Fund in the State Treasury, which will be continuously appropriated to the Office of Emergency Services to support crime victim services eligible for federal Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) funding. The Office of Emergency Services must seek advisement from the VOCA Steering Committee on priorities for utilizing the funds. 2. It authorizes a court to impose an additional "corporate white collar criminal enhancement" fine on corporations convicted of a misdemeanor or felony offense. The fine amount is based on factors like the nature and seriousness of the offense, and the corporation's assets and net worth. Any moneys collected must be deposited into the California Crime Victims Fund. 3. It requires courts to impose a separate and additional restitution fine on corporations convicted of a misdemeanor or felony. The fine amount is limited based on the type of offense. The moneys collected will be distributed to the California Crime Victims Fund and the prosecuting agency. Overall, the bill aims to establish a dedicated state fund to support crime victim services and impose additional financial penalties on corporations convicted of crimes, with the intent of directing more resources to assist crime victims.

Budget and Finance, Justice

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