SB2137 amends Tennessee law to establish a repeat violent offender sentencing framework for certain violent crimes.

SB2137 amends Tennessee law to establish a repeat violent offender sentencing framework. The bill defines "violent offense" and "repeat violent offender" and assigns strike values to various offenses. A defendant is considered a repeat violent offender if they have three or more strikes, with at least two strikes being for offenses with one full strike. The court may reduce the number of strikes based on periods of no criminal convictions. The bill also outlines the sentencing process and appeals for findings of repeat violent offender status.

SB2137 amends Tennessee law to establish a repeat violent offender sentencing framework for certain violent crimes.

SB2137 amends Tennessee law to establish a repeat violent offender sentencing framework. The bill defines "violent offense" and "repeat violent offender" and assigns strike values to various offenses. A defendant is considered a repeat violent offender if they have three or more strikes, with at least two strikes being for offenses with one full strike. The court may reduce the number of strikes based on periods of no criminal convictions. The bill also outlines the sentencing process and appeals for findings of repeat violent offender status.