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TN SB2652

TN SB2652
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 37, Chapter 1, relative to transfer from juvenile court.


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Introduced
02/02/2022
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/28/2022

Introduced Session

112th General Assembly

Bill Summary

As introduced, increases the age at which a juvenile can be transferred to criminal court and tried for a criminal offense as an adult to 17 years of age for any offense. - Amends TCA Title 37, Chapter 1.

AI Summary

This bill amends Tennessee's juvenile court laws to increase the age at which a juvenile can be transferred to criminal court and tried as an adult from 16 to 17 years old, for any offense. It also removes the requirement that juveniles under 16 years old who are transferred and convicted be housed in a juvenile correctional facility until they reach 16. Additionally, it deletes a subsection related to the transfer of juveniles to adult facilities. The bill takes effect upon becoming law.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee (on 03/22/2022)

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