SB0445

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8, Chapter 14 and Title 9, Chapter 4, relative to district public defenders.

Complete·5/27/25

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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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

10 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Apr 8, 2025

1:00 PM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

Mar 31, 2025

12:00 PM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

History

May 27, 2025

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 485

Apr 23, 2025

Senate

Sponsor(s) Added.

Apr 22, 2025

Senate

Companion House Bill substituted