SB0547Enacted

Amends TCA Title 40.

Tennessee SB0547 amends Title 40 of the Tennessee Code Annotated to require clerks of courts with jurisdiction over state misdemeanors and felonies to charge an additional $12.50 in costs for each misdemeanor and felony case, excluding nonmoving traffic violations. The bill affects all counties in Tennessee, with specific provisions for certain counties regarding the remittance of funds collected, which are designated for public safety support services. Key provisions include the stipulation that these costs do not take priority over restitution or privilege taxes and the requirement for annual reporting on the funds collected and their usage.

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Overview

Tennessee SB0547 amends Title 40 of the Tennessee Code Annotated to require clerks of courts with jurisdiction over state misdemeanors and felonies to charge an additional $12.50 in costs for each misdemeanor and felony case, excluding nonmoving traffic violations. The bill affects all counties in Tennessee, with specific provisions for certain counties regarding the remittance of funds collected, which are designated for public safety support services. Key provisions include the stipulation that these costs do not take priority over restitution or privilege taxes and the requirement for annual reporting on the funds collected and their usage.

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Sponsor

Stevens, John

Details
Session

114th General Assembly

Introduced

January 30, 2025

Last Action

May 13, 2025

Pub. Ch. 369

Subjects
Criminal ProcedureFeesDistrict AttorneysClerks, Court

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