West Virginia HB5596 revises costs for misdemeanor and felony convictions to be deposited into the West Virginia State Police Forensic Laboratory.

West Virginia HB5596 amends the statute to impose additional costs for misdemeanor and felony convictions, with these costs being deposited into the West Virginia State Police Forensic Laboratory Fund. Specifically, $20 will be charged for misdemeanor convictions and $20 for felony convictions, with an additional $50 charged if the West Virginia State Police Forensic Laboratory resources were utilized. The bill also outlines other fees and costs associated with criminal proceedings, such as $2.50 for issuing a sheep warrant and $10 for processing criminal bonds.

West Virginia HB5596 revises costs for misdemeanor and felony convictions to be deposited into the West Virginia State Police Forensic Laboratory.

West Virginia HB5596 amends the statute to impose additional costs for misdemeanor and felony convictions, with these costs being deposited into the West Virginia State Police Forensic Laboratory Fund. Specifically, $20 will be charged for misdemeanor convictions and $20 for felony convictions, with an additional $50 charged if the West Virginia State Police Forensic Laboratory resources were utilized. The bill also outlines other fees and costs associated with criminal proceedings, such as $2.50 for issuing a sheep warrant and $10 for processing criminal bonds.