SB0443

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8, relative to district attorneys general.

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Extends the time limit for district attorneys general to file an indictment from 90 to 120 days.

This bill amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8, to change the time limit for district attorneys general to file an indictment from ninety (90) days to one hundred twenty (120) days. This change aims to provide more time for thorough investigations and legal preparations. The act takes effect immediately upon becoming law, as deemed necessary for the public welfare.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 7, Nays 2 PNV 0

7 Yea

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2 Nay

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Calendar

Apr 8

2:00 PM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

History

May 14

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 928

Apr 17

Senate

Sponsor(s) Added.

Apr 16

Senate

Companion House Bill substituted