Tennessee SB0219 amends juvenile delinquency laws to require restitution for law enforcement costs from parents of children committing delinquent.

Tennessee SB0219 amends the state's juvenile delinquency laws to mandate restitution from parents for law enforcement costs related to their child's delinquent acts. For a second delinquent act, the court may order restitution. For a third or subsequent act, the court must order restitution. The amount varies based on the severity of the act, with a minimum of $250 for misdemeanor-level acts and $500 for felony-level acts, up to a maximum of $1,000. If the parent is indigent and waives restitution, the court may require community service instead. This act takes effect July 1, 2025.

Tennessee SB0219 amends juvenile delinquency laws to require restitution for law enforcement costs from parents of children committing delinquent.

Tennessee SB0219 amends the state's juvenile delinquency laws to mandate restitution from parents for law enforcement costs related to their child's delinquent acts. For a second delinquent act, the court may order restitution. For a third or subsequent act, the court must order restitution. The amount varies based on the severity of the act, with a minimum of $250 for misdemeanor-level acts and $500 for felony-level acts, up to a maximum of $1,000. If the parent is indigent and waives restitution, the court may require community service instead. This act takes effect July 1, 2025.