FISCAL NOTE

Date Requested: February 04, 2016
Time Requested: 01:55 PM
Agency: Supreme Court of Appeals
CBD Number: Version: Bill Number: Resolution Number:
1090 Introduced SB85
CBD Subject: Domestic Relations


FUND(S):



Sources of Revenue:

General Fund

Legislation creates:

A New Program



Fiscal Note Summary


Effect this measure will have on costs and revenues of state government.


The purpose of this bill is to provide for a court appointed special advocate (CASA) program in each judicial circuit and court appointed special advocates in each county for child abuse and neglect cases.



Fiscal Note Detail


Effect of Proposal Fiscal Year
2016
Increase/Decrease
(use"-")
2017
Increase/Decrease
(use"-")
Fiscal Year
(Upon Full
Implementation)
1. Estmated Total Cost 0 0 0
Personal Services 0 0 0
Current Expenses 0 0 0
Repairs and Alterations 0 0 0
Assets 0 0 0
Other 0 0 0
2. Estimated Total Revenues 0 0 0


Explanation of above estimates (including long-range effect):


Although CASA programs are currently being used in 24 counties, it is a private, community-based program not currently funded or overseen by the Judiciary; therefore, we do not have the information necessary to accurately determine the costs of implementing this program statewide as part of the Judiciary.



Memorandum






    Person submitting Fiscal Note: Tina Payne
    Email Address: tina.payne@courtswv.gov