(A) Pursuant to I.C. 36-2-13-5.6, the Hancock County Sheriffs Office shall charge all sex and violent crime offenders, who are required to register in Hancock County, a fee of $50 at the time of registration and an additional fee of $50 every 12 months after the initial registration date. The registered offender shall pay an additional fee of $5 each time the offender registers a change of address.
(B) There is hereby established a Sex and Violent Offender Administration Fund to fund the administration of the sex and violent offender registration system. The Hancock County Sheriff shall transfer such fees monthly to the Hancock County Auditor who shall deposit 90% of the fees in the fund and transfer 10% of the fees to the Treasurer of State for deposit in the State Sex and Violent Offender Administration Fund under I.C. 11-8-8-21.
(C) Expenditure of money in the fund is subject to the appropriation of the Hancock County Council. The Council may appropriate money to an agency or organization involved in the administration of the Sex and Violent Offender Registry to defray the expense of administering or ensuring compliance with the laws concerning the Indiana Sex and Violent Offender Registry.
(Ord. 2010-9F, passed 9-20-10)