SB 25-241

Senate Bill 25-241, which has been signed into law, changes how money from bond forfeitures is used. Instead of going elsewhere, 75% of the money now goes into a fund called the judicial collection enhancement fund. This applies to both regular bond forfeitures and those related to bail bonds where someone else (like an insurance company) guarantees the appearance in court. The law affects individuals who fail to meet their bond obligations and impacts how funds from these cases are managed by the state. Since it has been signed, this bill is now active and being implemented.

Official Summary

The act requires 75% of the money collected from a bond forfeiture judgment against an individual to be deposited in the judicial collection enhancement fund. The act requires the money collected from a bail forfeiture judgment against an appearance bond written by a compensated surety to be deposited in the judicial collection enhancement fund. (Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)

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