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TN SB0197

TN SB0197
As introduced, establishes factors a court must consider when sentencing a juvenile who has been transferred and convicted in adult court; establishes a maximum number of years, depending on whether the crime results in death or not, a juvenile can be required to serve for adult crimes; and makes the provisions retroactive to juveniles serving adult sentences prior to effective date. - Amends TCA Title 40.

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Introduced
01/30/2017
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/25/2018

Introduced Session

110th General Assembly

Bill Summary

As introduced, establishes factors a court must consider when sentencing a juvenile who has been transferred and convicted in adult court; establishes a maximum number of years, depending on whether the crime results in death or not, a juvenile can be required to serve for adult crimes; and makes the provisions retroactive to juveniles serving adult sentences prior to effective date. - Amends TCA Title 40.

AI Summary

This bill establishes factors a court must consider when sentencing a juvenile (under 18 years old) who has been transferred and convicted in adult court. It sets a maximum sentence of 15 years for crimes that did not result in death, and 20 years for crimes that did result in death. The bill also makes these provisions retroactive, allowing juveniles currently serving adult sentences to be eligible for parole after those time periods. Additionally, the bill prohibits a sentence of life without the possibility of parole for someone under 18 at the time of the crime, with the maximum being life with the possibility of parole.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Justice

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee (on 04/23/2018)
(1 Companion Bills)

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