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TN SB2146
TN SB2146AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2; Title 8; Title 16; Title 17; Title 18; Title 22; Title 23; Title 24; Title 25; Title 26; Title 27; Title 37; Title 38; Title 39 and Title 40, relative to the Violent Criminal Court Act.
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Introduced
01/23/2026
01/23/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, enacts the "Violent Criminal Court Act," which adds two additional criminal courts to the thirtieth judicial district for the purpose of hearing cases involving certain violent criminal offenses. - Amends TCA Title 2; Title 8; Title 16; Title 17; Title 18; Title 22; Title 23; Title 24; Title 25; Title 26; Title 27; Title 37; Title 38; Title 39 and Title 40.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the "Violent Criminal Court Act," establishes two new criminal courts within the thirtieth judicial district, specifically designated as violent criminal courts, to handle cases involving certain violent criminal offenses. These new courts will be operational starting September 1, 2026, with judges initially appointed by the governor and later elected by voters. The presiding judge will be responsible for transferring cases involving specific criminal offenses, as defined by the bill, to these new courts to help reduce existing caseloads. Additionally, the district attorney general for the thirtieth judicial district will receive four new assistant district attorney positions and two new criminal investigator positions to support the increased workload.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee (on 02/05/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB2146&ga=114 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/SB2146.pdf |
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