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TN SB0509
TN SB0509AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 37 and Title 39, relative to juvenile justice.
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Introduced
01/25/2023
01/25/2023
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/25/2024
04/25/2024
Introduced Session
113th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, prohibits interrogation or interview of a child who has been taken into custody due to suspicion that the child committed a delinquent act or unruly conduct except in the presence of the child's legal counsel, parent, guardian, or custodian; requires that a video recording be made of the interview and that the child be informed of certain rights. - Amends TCA Title 37 and Title 39.
AI Summary
This bill amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Titles 37 and 39, to prohibit the interrogation or interview of a child who has been taken into custody due to suspicion of committing a delinquent act or unruly conduct, unless the child's legal counsel, parent, guardian, or custodian is present. The bill also requires that a video recording be made of the interview and that the child be informed of certain rights, including the right to legal counsel and the right to have a parent, guardian, or custodian present during any interview or interrogation. The bill applies to acts committed on or after July 1, 2023.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to first calendar of 2024 (on 03/28/2023)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB0509&ga=113 |
| Fiscal Note - SB0509 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/113/Fiscal/SB0509.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/113/Bill/SB0509.pdf |
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