Tennessee SB0547 amends public safety funding by imposing a $12.50 charge on misdemeanor and felony prosecutions.
Tennessee SB0547 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 40, to introduce a $12.50 charge on every misdemeanor and felony prosecution. This charge is to be remitted to the county government or the district attorneys general conference, depending on the county's judicial district status. The collected funds must be used for support services promoting public safety, at the discretion of the district attorney general. Counties can supplement these funds to further public safety efforts.
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