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TN SB7084
TN SB7084AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 37; Title 40 and Chapter 264 of the Public Acts of 2023, relative to juvenile offenders.
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Introduced
08/21/2023
08/21/2023
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/25/2024
04/25/2024
Introduced Session
113th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, requires juvenile offenders alleged to have committed certain offenses and meeting certain other criteria to be transferred to adult criminal court for disposition as if the juvenile were an adult; authorizes an appeal for such transfers. - Amends TCA Title 37; Title 40 and Chapter 264 of the Public Acts of 2023.
AI Summary
This bill amends Tennessee's juvenile justice laws to require certain juvenile offenders accused of serious crimes, such as murder, rape, and aggravated robbery, to be automatically transferred to adult criminal court for prosecution. The bill lowers the age threshold for such transfers from 17 to 16 years old, and allows for an expedited appeal process of the juvenile court's transfer decision. The bill also specifies that juveniles transferred under these provisions cannot receive a sentence of death or mandatory life without parole. The bill takes effect on October 1, 2023.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Lay on the Table (on 08/22/2023)
Bill Topics
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
- ‐ Criminal and Juvenile Delinquent Prosecution, Procedure, and Sentencing
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB7084&ga=113 | 08/21/2023 |
| Fiscal Note - HB7060 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/113/Fiscal/HB7060.pdf | 08/22/2023 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/113/Bill/SB7084.pdf | 08/21/2023 |
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