Opinion No.

The Honorable Michael Lamoureux State Senator

208 Craigwood Circle Russellville, Arkansas 72801

Dear Senator Lamoureux:

You have requested my opinion on the following question concerningAct 117 of 2007, 1 which assesses a "booking and administration fee" of $20.00 on persons convicted of a felony or Class A misdemeanor:

Can this twenty dollar fee be used for medical expenses of inmates or other related expenses, such as transportation of inmates, that might cost money for local government?

RESPONSE

In my opinion, the answer to this question is likely "yes" with regard to medical expenses. The…