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TN SB0238
TN SB0238AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39 and Title 40, relative to violations of condition of release.
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Introduced
01/21/2025
01/21/2025
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
04/28/2025
04/28/2025
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 legal venue (location) for prosecuting violations of release conditions. Specifically, the bill establishes that a person can be prosecuted for violating their release conditions in the county where the violation actually occurred. If different elements of the offense take place in multiple counties, the prosecution can choose to pursue the case in either county. The bill adds this provision as a new subsection to an existing statute in Title 40 of Tennessee Code Annotated, which deals with criminal procedure. The legislation takes effect immediately upon becoming law, with the stated purpose of serving the public welfare. In practical terms, this bill provides prosecutors with more flexibility in determining where to file charges against someone who has violated the conditions of their release, such as bail or probation conditions, by allowing them to choose the most appropriate county based on where the violation occurred.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 188 (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=SB0238&ga=114 |
| BillText | https://publications.tnsosfiles.com/acts/114/pub/pc0188.pdf |
| Amendment 1-0 to SB0238 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Amend/SA0203.pdf |
| Fiscal Memo for SA0203 (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/SB0238.pdf |
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