Tennessee HB0038 amends the law to require restitution from parents for their child's delinquent acts.

Tennessee HB0038 amends the law to hold parents financially responsible for their child's delinquent acts. If a child commits a second delinquent act, the court may order restitution from the parent or guardian for law enforcement expenses. For a third or subsequent act, restitution is mandatory. The minimum restitution is $250 for misdemeanor-level acts and $500 for felony-level acts, with a maximum of $1,000. If the parent or guardian is indigent, community service is required instead of restitution. The changes take effect July 1, 2025.

Tennessee HB0038 amends the law to require restitution from parents for their child's delinquent acts.

Tennessee HB0038 amends the law to hold parents financially responsible for their child's delinquent acts. If a child commits a second delinquent act, the court may order restitution from the parent or guardian for law enforcement expenses. For a third or subsequent act, restitution is mandatory. The minimum restitution is $250 for misdemeanor-level acts and $500 for felony-level acts, with a maximum of $1,000. If the parent or guardian is indigent, community service is required instead of restitution. The changes take effect July 1, 2025.