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This bill introduces a new category of child called a "child in need of heightened supervision," which applies to children who have exhibited or threatened violent behavior, even if they haven't been formally charged with a delinquent act, or if they are deemed incompetent to be adjudicated delinquent but have shown behavior consistent with violent offenses. The bill amends existing laws to include this new category when considering a child's commitment, detention, or shelter care, specifically by adding it as a reason for probable cause to believe a child requires heightened supervision and by expanding references to include this designation in various legal contexts. Furthermore, it establishes a new provision that mandates an additional six months of commitment or home placement supervision for a child who commits an assault against a staff member at their residential placement, requiring that children committed to the department be informed of this rule.

Budget and Finance, Justice

https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB1868&ga=114