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This bill authorizes the Calhoun County Board of Supervisors to levy additional monetary assessments on criminal convictions to fund courthouse and pretrial detention facility improvements. Specifically, the board can impose up to $25 for most criminal convictions in Justice, County, and Circuit Courts, and up to $50 for driving under the influence (DUI) convictions. These additional assessments are separate from existing court costs and will be dedicated exclusively to repairing and renovating county courthouses and pretrial detention facilities. The authorization is temporary, with the provision set to expire on July 1, 2029, meaning the county can collect these supplemental fees for approximately six years. The bill gives the Board of Supervisors discretionary power to implement these assessments through a formal resolution, providing a flexible mechanism for generating targeted funds to address local judicial infrastructure needs without raising general taxes or relying on standard budget allocations.

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