Tennessee HB1721 prevents courts from assessing costs against defendants found not guilty, when prosecution is dismissed, or charges are dismissed.
Tennessee HB1721 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39 and Title 40, to modify court costs for defendants. Specifically, it prohibits courts from imposing costs on defendants found not guilty by a jury or judge, when the prosecution is dismissed, or when charges are dismissed by the court. This act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.
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