HB0792 amends Tennessee criminal justice laws to improve handling of sexual assault cases, including DNA testing, training, and victim support.
HB0792 amends Tennessee criminal justice laws to enhance the handling of sexual assault cases. It allows for a waiver of claim filing deadlines if delays were due to DNA testing of evidence. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) must develop DNA profiles for sexual assault evidence collection kits and enter them into relevant databases. Law enforcement officers must complete annual sensitivity training on trafficking, stalking, and trauma-informed, victim-centered approaches.
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