TCA 40-5-203
Compensation and fees
FELONYFelony
What does this charge mean?
This statute says judicial commissioners are paid from county funds in amounts decided by the judges and approved by the county legislature, and they also keep certain authorized fees that go to the county's general fund.
Penalty Details
ClassificationFelony
Penalty SummaryFelony
The judicial commissioner or commissioners shall be compensated from the general fund of the county in an amount to be determined by the majority of general sessions judges of the county and subject to the approval of the legislative body. Fees established and authorized by § 8-21-401 shall be paid to the general fund upon the services detailed in § 8-21-401 being performed by a judicial commissioner.
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FELONY
TCA Section40-5-203