Victims' Rights - As introduced, increases the victims assistance assessment from $45 to $125, with the first $15 allocated to the court clerk and the remainder directed to county-designated victim assistance programs. - Amends TCA Section 40-24-109.

Summary

The bill changes Tennessee law to increase the victims assistance assessment from $45 to $125 for people convicted or pleading guilty to certain crimes. The first $15 of each assessment must be paid to the court clerk for processing, and the remaining $110 is sent to the county’s designated victim‑assistance program. The change applies to all courts that handle criminal cases and takes effect as soon as it becomes law.

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