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TN SB7062

TN SB7062
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 37; Title 39 and Chapter 264 of the Public Acts of 2023, relative to acts committed by juveniles.


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Introduced
08/21/2023
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/25/2024

Introduced Session

113th General Assembly

Bill Summary

As introduced, expands the offenses for which a juvenile court may transfer a child to be tried as an adult in criminal court, if the child was 16 years of age or more at the time of the offense, to include burglary involving the theft of a firearm or an attempt to commit such offense; adds an appeal process for a criminal court to review a juvenile court's determination for such transfers. - Amends TCA Title 37; Title 39 and Chapter 264 of the Public Acts of 2023.

AI Summary

This bill expands the offenses for which a juvenile court may transfer a child 16 years of age or older to be tried as an adult in criminal court, to include burglary involving the theft of a firearm or an attempt to commit such offense. The bill also adds an appeal process for a criminal court to review a juvenile court's determination for such transfers. The bill amends Titles 37 and 39 of the Tennessee Code Annotated and Chapter 264 of the Public Acts of 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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