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TN HB0720
TN HB0720AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 37 and Title 39, relative to juvenile justice.
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Introduced
01/27/2023
01/27/2023
In Committee
02/01/2023
02/01/2023
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'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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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB0720&ga=113 |
| Fiscal Note - SB0509 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/113/Fiscal/SB0509.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/113/Bill/HB0720.pdf |
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