TCA 40-19-102
Forfeiture of fees by clerk
FELONYFelony
What does this charge mean?
If a court clerk fails to properly handle fees and costs in a criminal case, the clerk may forfeit (lose) their own fees as a penalty for neglect of duty.
Penalty Details
ClassificationFelony
Penalty SummaryFelony
Any clerk of a circuit or criminal court who is guilty of any neglect or omission as stated in § 40-19-101 shall forfeit all tax fees and costs to which the clerk would otherwise be entitled.
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TCA Section40-19-102