HB0034Enacted

Amends TCA Title 37 and Title 40.

Tennessee HB0034 amends existing laws regarding the use of juvenile court dispositions and evidence in criminal proceedings by allowing such information to be considered in pretrial reports for setting bonds. The bill affects defendants with prior juvenile records, requiring magistrates to consider these records alongside adult criminal histories when determining bail amounts. Key provisions include the stipulation that juvenile adjudications can only be used in bond settings if they occurred within the previous five years and clarification that "juvenile record" refers specifically to juvenile court records.

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Overview

Tennessee HB0034 amends existing laws regarding the use of juvenile court dispositions and evidence in criminal proceedings by allowing such information to be considered in pretrial reports for setting bonds. The bill affects defendants with prior juvenile records, requiring magistrates to consider these records alongside adult criminal histories when determining bail amounts. Key provisions include the stipulation that juvenile adjudications can only be used in bond settings if they occurred within the previous five years and clarification that "juvenile record" refers specifically to juvenile court records.

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Sponsor

Gillespie, John

Details
Session

114th General Assembly

Introduced

December 11, 2024

Last Action

May 15, 2025

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 414

Subjects
Juvenile OffendersBail, Bail Bonds

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