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This bill establishes the Missouri Crime Victims Fund, a dedicated state treasury fund designed to support services for crime victims. The fund will consist of money appropriated by the state legislature, as well as gifts, contributions, grants, and donations from public or private sources. The state treasurer will serve as the fund's custodian and will be responsible for investing the funds, with any earned interest being credited back to the fund. Importantly, any remaining money in the fund at the end of a two-year budget cycle will not be returned to the general revenue fund, ensuring that the money remains available for victim services. The bill specifies that the fund's money can be disbursed to jurisdictions and entities eligible for victim assistance grants under the federal Victims of Crime Act, and these recipients must use the funds for the same purposes outlined in that federal legislation. This means the money will likely support services such as counseling, legal assistance, and other support programs for crime victims.

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