Fines Applied to County Use

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Fines, amercements, forfeitures, and recoveries in prosecutions for offenses below the grade of petit larceny, shall be applied to the use of the county where they originate.

Code 1858, § 486 (deriv. Acts 1835-1836, ch. 55, § 2); Shan., § 646; Code 1932, § 1037; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 5-804.

Cross-References. Fines accruing to state, §40-24-106.

Attorney General Opinions. Remittance of fines and forfeitures from state misdemeanors, OAG 99-174, 1999 Tenn. AG LEXIS 134 (9/9/99).


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