Bill > HB0096

This bill amends Tennessee law to expand the authority of the attorney general and reporter to investigate and prosecute certain elected judicial and prosecutorial officials. Specifically, the bill allows the attorney general to conduct investigations and initiate criminal prosecutions against judges, chancellors, judicial elected officials, or district attorneys under two key circumstances: first, when there is probable cause to believe the official has violated a state criminal law, and second, when either a potential prosecution by the local district attorney would create a personal, financial, or political conflict of interest, or when a report is received about a violation of the state's nepotism prohibition (referencing Tennessee Code § 8-31-103). The legislation broadens the attorney general's investigative and prosecutorial powers in situations where local prosecutors might be unable or unwilling to pursue a case due to potential conflicts. The bill takes effect immediately upon becoming law, reflecting the legislature's view that the public welfare requires this expanded oversight of judicial and prosecutorial officials.

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https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB0096&ga=114