Bill > SB0019

This bill amends Tennessee law to expand the authority of the Attorney General and Reporter to investigate and prosecute certain judicial and prosecutorial officials. Specifically, the bill allows the Attorney General to conduct an investigation and initiate criminal prosecution of judges, chancellors, judicial elected officials, or district attorneys under two key circumstances: first, when there is probable cause to believe a state criminal law has been violated, and second, either when prosecution by the local district attorney could create a personal, financial, or political conflict of interest, or when a report of nepotism (hiring or favoring relatives in government positions) is received. The bill broadens the Attorney General's existing investigative and prosecutorial powers, providing an additional layer of oversight for potential misconduct among judicial and prosecutorial officials. The legislation takes effect immediately upon becoming law, reflecting the state legislature's view that public welfare requires prompt implementation of these expanded investigative capabilities.

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https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB0019&ga=114