Section 1463.27 Of Chapter 1. Proceedings In Misdemeanor And Infraction Cases From California Penal Code >> Title 11. >> Part 2. >> Chapter 1.
1463.27
. (a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, in
addition to any other fine or penalty assessment, the board of
supervisors of a county may, by resolution, authorize a fee of not
more than two hundred fifty dollars ($250) upon every fine, penalty,
or forfeiture imposed and collected by the courts for a crime of
domestic violence specified in paragraph (1) of subdivision (e) of
Section 243 and in Section 273.5. Notwithstanding Section 1463 or
1464, money collected pursuant to this section shall be used to fund
domestic violence prevention programs that focus on assisting
immigrants, refugees, or persons who live in a rural community.
Counties with existing domestic violence prevention programs that
assist those persons may direct funds to those programs.
(b) The court shall determine if the defendant has the ability to
pay the fee imposed under this section. In making that determination,
the court shall take into account the total amount of fines and
restitution that the defendant is subject to, and may waive payment
of this additional fee.
(c) The court shall deposit the moneys collected pursuant to this
section in a fund designated by the board of supervisors, to be used
as specified in subdivision (a).