SCS/HB 91 - This act creates the "County Crime Reduction Fund" which allows county commissions to create a fund to be expended for the following purposes:

(1) Narcotics investigation, prevention, and intervention;

(2) Purchase of law enforcement equipment and supplies for the sheriff's office;

(3) Matching funds for federal or state law enforcement grants;

(4) Funding for the reporting of all state and federal crime statistics or information; and

(5) Any law enforcement related expense reasonably related to investigation, preparation, trial and disposition of criminal cases.

This act also provides that courts may consider ordering restorative justice methods if the imposition or execution of a misdemeanor sentence is suspended, and may order payment of up to $1,000 to the County Crime Reduction Fund. The court may also order such a payment as a condition of probation.

This act also creates the Missouri Sheriffs' Methamphetamine Relief Taskforce (MoSMART). MoSMART is established under the Department of Public Safety for the purpose of distributing grants to law enforcement agencies and task forces to eliminate methamphetamine labs within Missouri. MoSMART will consist of a five member panel, elected by the Missouri Sheriff's Board of Directors for a two year terms. The applications shall be reviewed by and the funds distributed by the panel. Grants will be awarded in order of set priorities, and are limited to distributions of $100,000 per year for no more than three consecutive years.
CINDY KADLEC