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TN HB0078
TN HB0078AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39 and Title 40, relative to violations of condition of release.
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Introduced
01/08/2025
01/08/2025
In Committee
03/05/2025
03/05/2025
Crossed Over
03/20/2025
03/20/2025
Passed
04/04/2025
04/04/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/28/2025
04/28/2025
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As enacted, specifies that venue for prosecution of the offense of knowingly violating a condition of release is generally the county in which the conduct constituting the violation of a condition of release occurred; clarifies that if one or more elements of the offense are committed in different counties, then the offense may be prosecuted in either county. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 40.
AI Summary
This bill amends Tennessee law to clarify the venue (location) for prosecuting violations of conditions of release. Specifically, the bill establishes that a person can be prosecuted for violating a condition of release in the county where the violation actually occurred. If the violation involves elements that span multiple counties, the prosecution can choose to proceed in either county. This change provides more flexibility for prosecutors and helps ensure that legal proceedings can occur in the most appropriate jurisdiction when someone breaches the terms of their release, such as violating probation, parole, or bail conditions. The bill will take effect immediately upon becoming law, as determined by the Tennessee General Assembly.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Effective date(s) 04/11/2025 (on 04/28/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB0078&ga=114 |
| BillText | https://publications.tnsosfiles.com/acts/114/pub/pc0188.pdf |
| Amendment 1-0 to HB0078 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Amend/HA0038.pdf |
| Fiscal Memo for HA0038 (3570) | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/FM0066.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - HB0078 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/HB0078.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/HB0078.pdf |
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