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This bill amends Tennessee law to allow assistant district attorneys to receive year-for-year service credit for their prior law enforcement experience, subject to specific conditions. The credit can be granted upon the recommendation of the hiring district attorney general and with approval from the executive director of the Tennessee district attorneys general conference. The bill defines "prior law enforcement experience" as full-time employment with a law enforcement agency as a POST-certified law enforcement officer, where POST stands for Peace Officer Standards and Training. To establish this experience, an employment record from the law enforcement agency must be used. The bill provides a mechanism for recognizing and valuing the professional experience of law enforcement officers who transition into assistant district attorney roles, potentially making these positions more attractive and acknowledging the relevant skills and background such professionals bring to the job. The act will take effect immediately upon becoming law, as determined by the Tennessee General Assembly.

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https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB0812&ga=114