Tennessee House Bill 1721: AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39 and Title 40, relative to court costs.

Tennessee · 114 session

What it does

As introduced, prohibits a court from assessing court costs against a defendant in a criminal proceeding if the defendant is found not guilty by a jury or by a judge following a bench trial on all charges for which the defendant was accused, the prosecution is dismissed or a nolle prosequi is entered by the state, or the charges against the defendant are dismissed by the court. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 40.

Latest action

Failed in s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee of Judiciary Committee (2026-03-25)

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