The Judge Said $200. The Clerk’s Ledger May Say More.

In Tennessee, a criminal fine can be only one part of the bill. Court costs, litigation taxes, later fees and collection charges can turn the amount announced in court into a much larger . . .

In Tennessee, a criminal fine can be only one part of the bill. Court costs, litigation taxes, later fees and collection charges can turn the amount announced in court into a much larger financial obligation.

By Brandon L. Burley
Systems Explained

The judge says:

“$200 fine.”

That sounds like the bill.

It may only be one line of it.

In Tennessee, a criminal ca…