Bill Summary for H 385 (2015-2016)

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Bill: SHERIFFS' SUPP. PENSION FUND CHANGES. (NEW)

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Mar 26 2015

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View NCGA Bill Details2015-2016 Session
House Bill 385 (Public) Filed Thursday, March 26, 2015
AN ACT TO INCREASE THE PORTION OF COURT COSTS USED FOR THE SHERIFFS' SUPPLEMENTAL PENSION FUND AND TO ALLOW UNUSED SICK LEAVE UNDER THE LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM TO BE APPLIED AS ELIGIBLE SERVICE IN THE SHERIFFS' SUPPLEMENTAL PENSION FUND.
Intro. by McNeill, Presnell, Shepard, Waddell.

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Identical to S 404, filed 3/24/15.

Amends 7A-304(a) concerning costs in criminal actions, providing that out of criminal case in the superior or district court, where the defendant is convicted or enters a plea of guilty or nolo contendere or when costs are assessed against the prosecuting witness, there will be a cost assessed for the supplemental pension benefits of sheriffs in the amount of $2.50 (was, $1.25).

Effective July 1, 2015, and applies to court costs imposed or collected on or after that date, but creates an exception for misdemeanor cases disposed of on or after that date by written appearance, waiver of trial or hearing, or plea of guilty or admission of responsibility in specified circumstances.