TCA 40-14-209
Reimbursement for public defenders
FELONYFelony
What does this charge mean?
This statute says the state of Tennessee will reimburse counties and cities that have public defender offices (offices of attorneys that defend poor people) for the cost of running those offices, following rules and limits set elsewhere in the law.
Penalty Details
ClassificationFelony
Penalty SummaryFelony
The state shall reimburse counties, metropolitan governments and municipalities having public defenders for the operation of the public defenders offices in accordance with procedures and subject to the limitations provided in § 8-14-110.
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TCA Section40-14-209