[253G The Victim Surcharge Fund]
Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1995 (1995 c 46) | Legislation

[253G  The Victim Surcharge Fund]

[(1)     A person to whom any sum is paid under section 253F(4) in respect of a victim surcharge must pay the sum to the Scottish Ministers.

(2)     The Scottish Ministers must pay any sum received by virtue of subsection (1) into a fund to be known as the Victim Surcharge Fund.

(3)     The Scottish Ministers must establish, maintain and administer the Victim Surcharge Fund for the purpose of securing the provision of support services for persons who are or appear to be the victims

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