TCA 40-11-214
Payment of costs – Notice to clerk of court
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What does this charge mean?
This statute requires the district attorney to certify to the state finance official the costs the sheriff paid when selling forfeited property, and requires the finance official to reimburse the sheriff and notify the court clerk of the sale details. This is an administrative procedure—not a criminal offense—that ensures proper accounting when the state purchases property through forfeiture.
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(a) Whenever property has been purchased by the state, under §§ 40-11-206 – 40-11-215, it is the duty of the district attorney general to certify to the commissioner of finance and administration the amount of costs incurred by the sheriff in making the sale, including the fees and commissions of the sheriff for making the sale, and forward same, together with the sheriff’s deed, to the commissioner. Upon receipt of the certification, the amount of costs so certified shall be paid by the commissioner to the sheriff, as other criminal costs are paid. Ask a legal question, get an answer ASAP!(b) The commissioner shall notify the clerk of the court wherein the forfeiture was taken of the amount of the purchase price and of the costs so paid.
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TCA Section40-11-214