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TN HB0274

TN HB0274
As introduced, establishes factors a court must consider when sentencing a juvenile who has been transferred and convicted in adult court; establishes a maximum number of years, depending on whether the crime results in death or not, a juvenile can be required to serve for adult crimes; and makes the provisions retroactive to juveniles serving adult sentences prior to effective date. - Amends TCA Title 40.

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Introduced
01/31/2017
In Committee
02/28/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/25/2018

Introduced Session

110th General Assembly

Bill Summary

As introduced, establishes factors a court must consider when sentencing a juvenile who has been transferred and convicted in adult court; establishes a maximum number of years, depending on whether the crime results in death or not, a juvenile can be required to serve for adult crimes; and makes the provisions retroactive to juveniles serving adult sentences prior to effective date. - Amends TCA Title 40.

AI Summary

This bill establishes factors a court must consider when sentencing a juvenile who has been transferred and convicted in adult court. It sets a maximum number of years a juvenile can be required to serve for adult crimes, with a higher limit for crimes resulting in death. The bill also makes these provisions retroactive, allowing juveniles currently serving adult sentences to be eligible for parole after a certain number of years. It amends Tennessee Code Annotated Title 40.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Justice

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Taken off notice for cal in s/c Finance, Ways & Means Subcommittee of Finance, Ways & Means Committee (on 04/18/2018)
(1 Companion Bills)

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