Tennessee · 114
HB 1721
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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Summary AI-generated
Tennessee HB 1721 proposes to prohibit courts from assessing court costs against a defendant in a criminal proceeding if the defendant is found not guilty, the prosecution is dismissed, a nolle prosequi is entered, or charges are dismissed by the court. The bill amends TCA Title 39 and Title 40 to implement these restrictions on cost assessments under the specified conditions.
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Sponsors
- Shaundelle Brooks Democratic lead
Roll-call votes on this bill
| Question | Chamber | Result | Yea | Nay | Other | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOUSE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SUBCOMMITTEE: Failed in s/c Criminal Justice… | lower | fail | 0 | 0 | 0 | Mar 25, 2026 | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |