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TN HB0720

TN HB0720
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 37 and Title 39, relative to juvenile justice.


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Introduced
01/27/2023
In Committee
02/01/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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's juvenile justice laws to prohibit the interrogation or interview of a child who has been taken into custody for a suspected delinquent act or unruly conduct, unless the child's legal counsel, parent, guardian, or custodian is present. It also requires that a video recording be made of any such interview and that the child be informed of certain rights, including the right to legal counsel and the right to have their guardian present during the interview. The bill applies to acts committed on or after July 1, 2023.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Returned to the Clerk's Desk. (on 04/04/2023)

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