Tennessee HB0626 mandates law enforcement officers to assist in serving orders of protection and includes training on this requirement.

Tennessee HB0626 amends the state code to require law enforcement officers to take action if they encounter someone in their presence who has an outstanding order of protection but has not yet been served. Officers must notify the sheriff's department of the person's location and provide any other information that could help in serving the order. Additionally, the bill mandates that the training curriculum for peace officers include instruction on these new requirements. The act will take effect immediately upon becoming law.

Tennessee HB0626 mandates law enforcement officers to assist in serving orders of protection and includes training on this requirement.

Tennessee HB0626 amends the state code to require law enforcement officers to take action if they encounter someone in their presence who has an outstanding order of protection but has not yet been served. Officers must notify the sheriff's department of the person's location and provide any other information that could help in serving the order. Additionally, the bill mandates that the training curriculum for peace officers include instruction on these new requirements. The act will take effect immediately upon becoming law.