SB0221

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 37 and Title 40, relative to juvenile records.

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SB0221 amends Tennessee juvenile records laws to limit use of juvenile dispositions and evidence in adult criminal proceedings.

SB0221 amends Tennessee Code to restrict the use of juvenile court dispositions and evidence in adult criminal proceedings, except in specific circumstances. It modifies the exceptions to prevent juvenile records from being used against a child in any court other than juvenile court. The bill also updates the factors considered in setting bond amounts to exclude prior juvenile records. The changes take effect immediately upon becoming law.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

27 Yea

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5 Nay

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Calendar

Feb 18, 2025

3:00 PM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

History

May 15, 2025

Pub. Ch. 414

May 15, 2025

Effective date(s) 05/09/2025

May 9, 2025

Senate

Signed by Governor.