Restorative justice fund created – source of funding – use of fund

(1) There is an account in the state special revenue fund established by 17-2-102 to be known as the restorative justice fund.

(2) There must be deposited in the account:

(a) money received from legislative allocations;

(b) a transfer of money from a state or local agency for the purposes of 44-7-302;

(c) a gift, donation, grant, legacy, bequest, or devise made for the purposes of 44-7-302; and

(d) money received by the department of justice for the purpose of administering 46-15-411(2).

(3) Except as provided in subsection (2)(d), the fund may be used only to provide grants for restorative justice programs as provided in 44-7-302 to community-based, including faith-based, organizations.