40-4-123 - Distribution of fines, forfeitures and penalties.
40-4-123. Distribution of fines, forfeitures and penalties.
In all counties coming within the provisions of §§ 40-4-121 40-4-124, the clerk of the general sessions court, on or before the tenth day of each month, shall pay over to the proper official of any municipality located within the county, fifty percent (50%) of all fines, forfeitures or penalties arising out of those cases disposed of in the general sessions courts during the preceding month where the arrests and prosecution of those cases were made by police officers of any municipality located within any county affected by the provisions of §§ 40-4-121 40-4-124. The remainder and all other fines shall be paid and accounted for as provided by law.
[Acts 1970, ch. 464, § 4; T.C.A., § 40-429.]