$12.50 court cost to fund the District Attorney's office
Summary
Funding the District Attorney's office through the $12.50 court cost is on hold until May because a related bill is stalled in the legislature.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed May 18, 2026.
Impact analysis
Funding mechanism tied to a $12.50 court cost, amount not yet determined.
Depends on the eventual funding decision — potentially the DA's office operations.
Defendants convicted of qualifying misdemeanors and felonies pay the extra $12.50.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Dickson County Commission — May 18, 2026
Anyone facing a misdemeanor or felony court cost bill in Dickson County will now pay an extra $12.50 that goes to the District Attorney's office, under a new state law.
Dickson County Commission — May 4, 2026
District Attorney Ray Crouch wants a new $12.50 fee on court costs for misdemeanors and felonies to fund his office, replacing fees the state legislature just eliminated. Anyone convicted of a qualifying offense would pay it.
Dickson County Commission — April 6, 2026
Funding the District Attorney's office through the $12.50 court cost is on hold until May because a related bill is stalled in the legislature.
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