Establishes a $10 fine for felony and misdemeanor convictions to fund crime stoppers programs.
This bill amends Tennessee law to impose a $10 fine on offenders convicted of felonies or misdemeanors, in addition to any other fines. The fine is collected by court clerks and forwarded to the state treasury for deposit in the crime stoppers trust fund. The fund supports crime stoppers programs, including rewards for tips leading to arrests or recoveries, and public awareness efforts. The state treasurer administers the fund, distributing grants to crime stoppers organizations based on collected fines.
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