TCA 40-25-102
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FELONYFelony
What does this charge mean?
Court costs in criminal cases can only be imposed when expressly authorized by statute. Courts cannot create new cost categories without legislative authority.
Penalty Details
ClassificationFelony
Penalty SummaryFelony
Officers are entitled to no other fees in criminal cases, except those expressly provided for by law, and in no case are they entitled to payment from the state or county, unless expressly allowed.
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TCA Section40-25-102