Amends Tennessee law to change the time frame for district public defenders from ten days to ten business days.
The bill modifies Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8, Chapter 14 and Title 9, Chapter 4, to adjust the time frame for district public defenders from ten days to ten business days. This change aims to ensure that the time frame accounts for weekends and holidays, potentially improving efficiency and fairness in legal proceedings. The amendment takes effect on July 1, 2025.
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