TCA 40-24-106
Fines accruing to state
FELONYFelony
What does this charge mean?
Certain criminal fines are directed to the state treasury rather than remaining in the county. This statute identifies which fines accrue to the state.
Penalty Details
ClassificationFelony
Penalty SummaryFelony
(a) Except as otherwise provided by law, fines, amercements, forfeitures and recoveries in criminal cases constitute a part of the revenue of the state, and shall be paid into the state treasury in the following cases: Ask a legal question, get an answer ASAP!(1) All fines and forfeitures that may be recovered in any case in which the defendant is indicted for a felony, whether convicted of a felony or of an offense less than felony; and (2) All fines and forfeitures, imposed for a violation of any law regulating the business of banking. (b) Except as otherwise provided by law, fines and forfeitures in all other state cases go to the county in which the indictment was found.
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TCA Section40-24-106