Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill

SB 547: Criminal Procedure - As enacted, requires the clerk of every court having jurisdiction of criminal offenses to include a $12.50 charge in every cost bill, to be remitted to the county government to provide support services for the purpose of promoting public safety at the sole discretion of the district attorney general; takes effect upon two-thirds vote of the county legislative body; requires a district attorney general receiving funding to submit an annual report. - Amends TCA Title 40.

Enacted Last action May 13, 2025: Pub. Ch. 369

Plain-language summary

SB 547 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on January 30, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Criminal Procedure - As enacted, requires the clerk of every court having jurisdiction of criminal offenses to include a $12.50 charge in every cost bill, to be remitted to the county government to provide support services for the purpose of promoting public safety at the sole discretion of the district attorney general; takes effect upon two-thirds vote of the county legislative body; requires a district attorney general receiving funding to submit an annual report. - Amends TCA Title 40. Primary sponsor: Stevens. Most recent recorded action (May 13, 2025): Pub. Ch. 369.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Stevens.