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What is the victim fine surcharge?

April 26, 2017Fine surcharge victim

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What is the victim fine surcharge?

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· The provincial government adds a victim fine surcharge (VFS) to every non-parking fine imposed under the Provincial Offences Act. It is deposited into a special fund to help victims of crime. · The amount of the VFS is usually 20 per cent of the imposed fine. For example, a $100 fine would result in a $20 surcharge. Fines over $1,000 carry a surcharge of 25 per cent.

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The victim fine surcharge (VFS) is imposed by the provincial government and is added to every fine imposed under the Provincial Offences Act. It is credited to a special fund to assist victims of crime. The amount of the VFS is usually 15 per cent of the imposed fine. For example, a $100 fine would result in a $15 surcharge.

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A victim fine surcharge is applied to provincial and federal fines and is credited to a special fund to assist victims of crime. It is usually 15 per cent of the imposed fine. For example, a $100 fine would result in a $15 surcharge.