Disposition of forfeited monetary bail.

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  • (1) the forfeited amount in cases in precinct justice courts or in municipal justice courts shall be distributed as provided in Sections 78A-7-120 and 78A-7-121; and
  • (2) in all other cases:
    • (a) where the financial condition was paid by a surety:
      • (i) 60% of the forfeited amount shall be paid to the Pretrial Release Programs Special Revenue Fund established in Section 63M-7-215;
      • (ii) 20% of the forfeited amount shall be paid to the General Fund; and
      • (iii) 20% of the forfeited amount shall be paid to the prosecuting agency that brings an action to collect under Section 77-20-505; and
    • (b) where the financial condition was paid without the assistance of a surety:
      • (i) 75% of the forfeited amount shall be paid to the Pretrial Release Programs Special Revenue Fund established in Section 63M-7-215; and
      • (ii) 25% of the forfeited amount shall be paid to the General Fund.



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