Amends TCA Title 37.
Present law authorizes a person who is tried and adjudicated delinquent or unruly by a juvenile court to subsequently file a motion for expunction of all court files and juvenile records. Present law authorizes the court to order all or any portion of the requested expunction if, by clear and convincing evidence, the court finds that the movant meets certain criteria, such as having made such an adjustment of circumstances that the court, in its discretion, believes that expunction serves the best interest of the child and the community.<br /> <br /> This bill revises that specific criteria to authorize the court, in such situation, to order the child to undergo a mental health evaluation and use the evaluation results to assist in determining the best interest of the child and the community.<br />
Present law authorizes a person who is tried and adjudicated delinquent or unruly by a juvenile court to subsequently file a motion for expunction of all court files and juvenile records. Present law authorizes the court to order all or any portion of the requested expunction if, by clear and convincing evidence, the court finds that the movant meets certain criteria, such as having made such an adjustment of circumstances that the court, in its discretion, believes that expunction serves the best interest of the child and the community.<br /> <br /> This bill revises that specific criteria to authorize the court, in such situation, to order the child to undergo a mental health evaluation and use the evaluation results to assist in determining the best interest of the child and the community.<br />
Track Tennessee Legislation Like a Pro
Join hundreds of professionals using LegisGo to stay ahead of legislative changes.
Instant Alerts
Get notified when bills you track move through the legislature
AI Summaries
Understand complex legislation in seconds with AI-powered analysis
Full Access
All 132 legislators, committee schedules, and voting records