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This bill modifies Tennessee's juvenile detention facility regulations by reducing the maximum time a facility can delay telephone calls or in-person visits for a child subject to disciplinary action from six hours to four hours. Specifically, the bill amends Section 37-1-189(a) of the Tennessee Code Annotated, which governs communication rights for juveniles in detention facilities. By shortening the potential communication delay, the legislation aims to maintain more consistent contact between detained juveniles and their families or legal representatives during disciplinary processes. The change would take effect immediately upon becoming law, with the stated purpose of serving the public welfare by potentially mitigating the impact of disciplinary actions on juveniles' ability to communicate with their support networks.

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https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB1401&ga=114