Hawkins County Criminals Could Soon Be Paying More To Do Crime In The County. County Leaders Are Considering A Proposal That Would Add A New $12.50 Fee Onto The Court Costs Of Convicted Defendants In Sessions And Criminal Courts To Help Pay For Legal Representation And Support Services For Indigent Defendants In Criminal Proceedings. The Amount Of Revenue The New Public Defender Fee Would Generate Isn’t Known. The County Commission Is Expected To Take Up The Issue July 27th.