What happens to a fine assessed in county court after a defendant appeals from a non-record municipal court?

In the context of an appeal from a non-record municipal court to a county court, the fine assessed in the municipal court is not automatically refunded or waived, nor is it transferred back to the municipal court. Instead, the fine remains with the county after the appeal is lodged.

When a defendant appeals a decision from a non-record municipal court, the appeal process does not nullify the original fine. The county court typically maintains jurisdiction over the fine until the appeal is resolved. Therefore, the county keeps the fine money during this process. This reflects the principle that fines assessed are considered part of the county's revenue, particularly when the appeal is still pending, and any potential adjustments or decisions made by the county court regarding the fine will come later, after the appeal hearing.

Other options suggest scenarios that do not align with the standard legal process for appeals from municipal to county courts, where the original fines remain with the county and are subject to the outcome of the appeal.