Comment Re:Conflict of Interest (Score 2, Informative) 356
The fines all go into a fund that goes to all victim's of crime. Contrary to popular belief, the DOJ does not collect any of the funds. Under the Victim's of Crime Act of 1984, here's where the money goes:
Title 42 USC Section 10601 establishes the Crime Victim's Fund
"There shall be deposited in the fund ALL fines collected from the person's convicted of offenses against the state"
This applies to cases that are settled as well. As you can see, we all benefit indirectly.
http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/ovc/publications/factshts /vocacvf/fs_vocacvf.html
- Crisis intervention.
- Emergency shelter.
- Emergency transportation.
- Counseling.
- Criminal justice advocacy.
Title 42 USC Section 10601 establishes the Crime Victim's Fund
"There shall be deposited in the fund ALL fines collected from the person's convicted of offenses against the state"
This applies to cases that are settled as well. As you can see, we all benefit indirectly.
http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/ovc/publications/factsht
