HB0797

Tennessee HB0797 amends juvenile detention procedures to enhance confidentiality and minimize public exposure.

Tennessee HB0797 amends Title 37 to enhance the confidentiality and minimize public exposure of juveniles in detention. The bill mandates that juvenile courts use approved detention facilities for juveniles under their jurisdiction, ensuring these facilities meet minimum security requirements. It also requires the use of dedicated courtrooms for child custody, detention, or adjudicatory proceedings, prioritizing proximity to the detention facility and ensuring confidentiality through audio-visual transmissions.