Increases mandatory surcharge and crime victim's assistance fee for convicted offenders in New York.

This bill amends the penal law and state finance law to increase the mandatory surcharge and crime victim's assistance fee for convicted offenders. It establishes a crime victim's lien to recover unpaid portions of these fees from convicted offenders. Additionally, it creates a crime victim's assistance account to manage collected fees. The surcharges and fees vary based on the type of crime, with higher amounts for more severe offenses. The collected funds will be used for state operation expenses, local assistance services, and compensation payments to crime victims and their families.

Increases mandatory surcharge and crime victim's assistance fee for convicted offenders in New York.

This bill amends the penal law and state finance law to increase the mandatory surcharge and crime victim's assistance fee for convicted offenders. It establishes a crime victim's lien to recover unpaid portions of these fees from convicted offenders. Additionally, it creates a crime victim's assistance account to manage collected fees. The surcharges and fees vary based on the type of crime, with higher amounts for more severe offenses. The collected funds will be used for state operation expenses, local assistance services, and compensation payments to crime victims and their families.