TCA 40-25-124
Costs where several defendants
FELONYFelony
What does this charge mean?
When multiple defendants are involved in the same criminal case, this statute governs how court costs are divided among them.
Penalty Details
ClassificationFelony
Penalty SummaryFelony
It is the duty of the district attorney general to include in one (1) bill of indictment or presentment all persons engaged in the same offense, and the costs shall be taxed as one (1) suit, unless the defendants sever in their trial, and, in that event, the costs are taxed as two (2) or more suits, according to the nature of the case.
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TCA Section40-25-124