Tennessee HB0547 imposes a $12.50 charge on misdemeanor and felony prosecutions to fund public safety support services.
Tennessee HB0547 amends the state code to require a $12.50 charge on every misdemeanor and felony prosecution, except in multiple county judicial districts. This charge must be remitted to the county government and used for public safety support services at the discretion of the district attorney general. Counties may supplement these funds to promote public safety. The charge does not apply to nonmoving traffic violations and does not take priority over restitution or privilege tax collection. The act takes effect upon approval by two-thirds of the county legislative body.
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