SB 3738

Abstract

Amends the Unified Code of Corrections. Provides that when a person is adjudged guilty of first degree murder, any sex offense defined in the Sex Offender Registration Act, or financial exploitation of an elderly person or a person with a disability, in addition to any other disposition, penalty, or fine imposed, an analysis fee of $150 shall be imposed for each digital device analyzed by a cyber crime laboratory. Provides that upon verified petition of the defendant, the court shall suspend payment of all or part of the fee if it finds that the defendant does not have the ability to pay the fee. Creates the State Police Crime Laboratory Fund in the State treasury. Provides that the analysis fee shall be forwarded to the office of the treasurer of the unit of local government that performed the forensic analysis if that unit of local government has established a cyber crime laboratory fund, or remitted to the State Treasurer for deposit into the State Crime Laboratory Fund if the analysis was performed by a laboratory operated by the Illinois State Police. Provides that moneys deposited into a cyber crime laboratory fund created by a unit or a combination of units of local government shall be in addition to any allocations made pursuant to existing law and shall be designated for the exclusive use of the cyber crime laboratory. Provides that moneys deposited in the State Crime Laboratory Fund shall be used by State crime laboratories as designated by the Director of the Illinois State Police. Provides that these funds shall be in addition to any allocations made according to existing law and shall be designated for the exclusive use of State crime laboratories. Adds various definitions. Amends the State Finance Act to make conforming changes.