(A) There is hereby established on the books of the Treasurer of the county a fund to be known as the “Indigent Defense Fund” which shall consist of those monies as provided by law. The Indigent Defense Fund shall be used for the sole purpose of paying reasonable and necessary costs incurred in the defense of indigent persons accused of criminal offenses and in the defense of indigent persons against whom involuntary commitment procedures have been brought in any Circuit, Chancery, Probate or Municipal, City or Police Court in the county, including but not limited to investigative expenses, expert witness fees, and legal fees.
(B) In addition to all other costs and fees provided by law, there is hereby imposed a fee in the sum of $5, to be taxed as costs in all civil cases filed, and upon a person upon conviction, plea of guilty, plea of nolo contendere, or bond or forfeiture, in felony, misdemeanor, traffic violation cases for violation of state law or local ordinance and violation of city ordinances, filed in any Circuit, Chancery, Probate, Municipal, City, or Police Court within the county. However, no such fees shall be taxed as costs in any action filed in any small claims court.
(C) The funds deposited into the Indigent Defense Fund shall be expended in accordance with A.C. §§ 16-87-101 et seq. and 16-92-101 et seq. and the further orders of the Quorum Court.
(Ord. 1983-5, passed 9-12-83; Am. Ord. 1993-12, passed 10-11-93)