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’s victims assistance assessment, increasing the amount collected from convicted offenders from $45 to $125. The first $15 of each fee goes to the court clerk for processing, and the remaining $110 is sent to the county’s designated victim‑assistance program. It applies to anyone who pleads guilty, is found guilty, enters a nolo contendere plea, or is otherwise held criminally responsible for certain offenses.

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