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TN HB0748

TN HB0748
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 16, Chapter 18 and Title 17, Chapter 3, relative to municipal courts.

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Introduced
02/03/2025
In Committee
04/17/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
05/15/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/15/2025

Introduced Session

114th General Assembly

Bill Summary

As enacted, increases from $1.00 to $2.00 the amount of funds from the court costs collected in municipal court cases that must be forwarded by the municipal court clerk to the state treasurer for deposit and credited to the account for the administrative office of the courts for the sole purpose of defraying the administrative director's expenses in providing training and continuing education courses for municipal court judges and municipal court clerks. - Amends TCA Title 16, Chapter 18 and Title 17, Chapter 3.

AI Summary

This bill amends Tennessee state law by increasing from $1.00 to $2.00 the portion of court costs collected in municipal court cases that must be forwarded by municipal court clerks to the state treasurer. These funds will be deposited into the administrative office of the courts' account and specifically used to cover expenses related to providing training and continuing education for municipal court judges and clerks. The change will take effect on July 1, 2025, with the stated purpose of supporting ongoing judicial education and professional development. By doubling the allocated funds, the bill aims to enhance the quality and consistency of training for municipal court personnel, which could potentially improve the efficiency and effectiveness of local court operations.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 459 (on 05/15/2025)
(1 Companion Bills)

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