Criminal Procedure - As introduced, prohibits a court from assessing court costs against a defendant in a criminal proceeding if the defendant is found not guilty by a jury or by a judge following a bench trial on all charges for which the defendant was accused, the prosecution is dismissed or a nolle prosequi is entered by the state, or the charges against the defendant are dismissed by the court. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 40.

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The bill would prevent Tennessee courts from assessing court costs against a defendant if the defendant is found not guilty, the prosecution is dismissed, a nolle prosequi is entered, or the court dismisses the charges. It only applies in those situations where the defendant wins on all accusations. The change is intended to keep people from paying fees after they have been cleared.

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