1. (a) As used in this section, "account" means the forensic diversion program account established as an account within the state general fund by subsection (b).
2. (b) The forensic diversion program account is established within the state general fund to administer and carry out the purposes of this chapter. The department shall administer the account.
3. (c) The expenses of administering the account shall be paid from money in the account.
4. (d) The treasurer of state shall invest money in the account in the same manner as other public money may be invested.
5. (e) Money in the account at the end of the state fiscal year does not revert to the state general fund.

6. (f) The account consists of:

   1. (1) amounts appropriated by the general assembly; and
   2. (2) donations, grants, and money received from any other source.
7. (g) The department shall adopt guidelines governing the disbursement of funds to the advisory board to support the operation of the forensic diversion program.
8. (h) There is annually appropriated to the department from the account an amount sufficient to carry out the purposes of this chapter.

As added by P.L.85-2004, SEC.3.