§ 34-10. Surcharge in traffic cases.

(a)

Pursuant to Section 318.18(13)(a), Florida Statutes, every person who pays a fine or civil penalty for any violation of a noncriminal traffic infraction pursuant to Chapter 318, Florida Statutes, and every person who pleads guilty or nolo contendere to or is convicted of, regardless of adjudication, a violation of a noncriminal traffic infraction or a criminal violation of Section 318.17, Florida Statutes, shall be assessed a surcharge of $30.00. A noncriminal traffic infraction is defined in Section 318.14(1), Florida Statutes.

(b)

The court shall order payment of this additional court cost in all matters subject to this section and the clerk of court shall add this surcharge to all payments of fines or civil penalties for any violation of a noncriminal traffic infraction.

(c)

The funds collected pursuant to this section shall be used to fund state court facilities, as provided in Section 318.18, Florida Statutes. Funds collected pursuant to this section shall be expended in accordance with the direction of the board of county commissioners in consultation with the chief judge for the Sixth Judicial Circuit as part of the regular budget process.

(Ord. No. 04-24, § 1, 6-8-04; Ord. No. 09-14, § 1, 7-14-09)