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TN HB2799

TN HB2799
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
02/07/2022
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 the Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 37, Chapter 1, to increase the age at which a juvenile can be transferred to criminal court and tried as an adult from 16 to 17 years of age for any offense. The bill also removes provisions related to housing juveniles who have been transferred to adult facilities. Overall, this bill aims to raise the age at which juveniles can be tried as adults in the criminal justice system.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Taken off notice for cal in s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee of Criminal Justice Committee (on 04/06/2022)

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