Tennessee SB 2049: District Attorneys - As introduced, requires the clerk of every court having jurisdiction of criminal offenses to include a $12.50 charge in every cost bill, to be remitted to the county government to provide support services for the purpose of promoting public safety at the sole discretion of the district attorney general; takes effect upon two-thirds vote of the county legislative body or, if the county is imposing a similar fee to benefit the public defender’s office, upon written request and notice by the district attorney general to the county executive and the circuit court clerk of such county. - Amends TCA Title 40.

Status: Failed in Senate Judiciary Committee (as of 2024-04-01)

State: Tennessee · Session: 113 · Bill: SB 2049

Subjects: District Attorneys

Sponsors: Stevens

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