(A) A surcharge in the amount of $65 shall be assessed in every summons/complaint issued or case charged into the Town Municipal Court that results in a conviction (whether by plea or at trial) or deferred sentence and judgment, including penalty assessments, but excluding parking violations.
(B) The surcharge levied pursuant to this section is separate and distinct from any and all other costs, fines and fees assessed or levied by the Municipal Court.
(C) All surcharges collected or received by the Municipal Court pursuant to this section shall be deposited in the General Fund account/a separate account to be used for the purposes set forth herein.
(D) The primary use of the surcharge shall be to fund costs of the Town Police Department, including, but not limited to, costs incurred in connection with training and equipment needs of the Police Department.
(E) The surcharge imposed by this section may not be suspended or waived by the court unless the court determines the defendant is indigent.
(Ord. 08-2017, passed 7-12-2017)