2021 Tennessee Code
Part 2 - Fees and Costs
§ 8-46-205. Costs Paid by State

If the defendant is acquitted, or is unable to pay the costs, after due course of law has been had thereon, the state treasurer shall pay the witnesses and officer, upon the production of their certified accounts as provided in § 8-46-203.
Code 1858, § 5293 (deriv. Acts 1815, ch. 110, §§ 2, 3); Shan., § 7273; Code 1932, § 11875; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-2613.