62A-15-503. Assessments for DUI -- Use of money for rehabilitation programs,
including victim impact panels -- Rulemaking power granted.
(1) Assessments imposed under Section 62A-15-502 may, pursuant to court order, either:
(a) be collected by the clerk of the court in which the person was convicted; or
(b) be paid directly to the licensed alcohol or drug treatment program. Those assessments
collected by the court shall either be:
(i) forwarded to the state treasurer for credit to a special account in the General Fund,
designated as the "Intoxicated Driver Rehabilitation Account"; or
(ii) forwarded to a special nonlapsing account created by the county treasurer of the
county in which the fee is collected.
(2) Proceeds of the accounts described in Subsection (1) shall be used exclusively for the
operation of licensed alcohol or drug rehabilitation programs and education, assessment,
supervision, and other activities related to and supporting the rehabilitation of persons convicted
of driving while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs. A requirement of the
rehabilitation program shall be participation with a victim impact panel or program providing a
forum for victims of alcohol or drug related offenses and defendants to share experiences on the
impact of alcohol or drug related incidents in their lives. The Division of Substance Abuse and
Mental Health shall establish guidelines to implement victim impact panels where, in the
judgment of the licensed alcohol or drug program, appropriate victims are available, and shall
establish guidelines for other programs where such victims are not available.
(3) None of the assessments shall be maintained for administrative costs by the division.
Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 8, 2002 Special Session 5
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