Sanciones y tarifas relacionadas con el sistema judicial en Pensilvania

Explicación Simple

Si cometes una falta de tráfico en Pensilvania, tendrás que pagar algunas tarifas extra. Hay un cargo adicional de $11.25 por un tiempo, y otros dos cargos permanentes de $2.25 y $2. Estos fondos ayudan a mantener el sistema judicial funcionando.

Es como cuando vas a un restaurante y además de pagar la comida, te cobran un extra por el servicio. Ese extra ayuda a que el lugar siga funcionando y a que los empleados reciban su pago.

Ejemplo Práctico

Imagina que Juan recibe una multa por exceso de velocidad. Al pagar su multa de tráfico, se da cuenta de que también tiene que abonar $11.25 por un cargo adicional temporal, y otros $2.25 y $2 que son tarifas permanentes. Juan entiende que ese dinero ayuda a mejorar el sistema judicial en su estado.

Texto Original del Estatuto (Inglés)

42 Pa.C.S. 2009 - Amendment § 3733.1. Surcharge. (a) Imposition of surcharge.-- In addition to each fee imposed under section 3733(a.1) (relating to deposits into account), except as set forth in subsection (b), the following apply: (1) A surcharge of $11.25 shall be charged and collected. This paragraph shall expire December 31, 2017. (2) A permanent fee of $2.25 shall be charged and collected. (3) A permanent fee of $2 shall be charged and collected. (b) Exceptions.-- Subsection (a) does not apply to a conviction or guilty plea based on the filing of a traffic citation charging an offense under 75 Pa.C.S. (relating to vehicles) which is classified as summary under a State statute or local ordinance as provided in the Pennsylvania Rules of Criminal Procedure. (c) Allocation and appropriation.-- (1) The surcharge under subsection (a)(1) shall be deposited into a separate reserve account within the Judicial Computer System Augmentation Account. Notwithstanding section 3732 (relating to utilization of funds in account), money deposited under this paragraph is hereby appropriated to the Supreme Court, upon compliance with Article XV of the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.343, No.176), known as The Fiscal Code, for the operation of the Judicial Department. (2) The fee under subsection (a)(2) shall be deposited into the Criminal Justice Enhancement Account. (3) The fee under subsection (a)(3) shall be deposited into the Access to Justice Account. (Oct. 9, 2009, P.L.494, No.49, eff. 60 days; July 7, 2011, P.L. 207, No.30, eff. imd.; July 9, 2014, P.L.1004, No.113, eff. 30 days) 2014 Amendment . Act 113 amended subsecs. (a) and (c). 2009 Amendment. Act 49 added section 3733.1.