Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 40.
Tennessee HB0078 amends Title 39 and Title 40 of the Tennessee Code Annotated to allow for the prosecution of certain offenses in either of the counties where elements of the offense are committed. This change affects individuals charged with offenses that span multiple counties, providing greater flexibility in jurisdiction for prosecution. A key provision of the bill is the stipulation that if one or more elements of an offense occur in different counties, the case may be prosecuted in either county.
Tennessee HB0078 amends Title 39 and Title 40 of the Tennessee Code Annotated to allow for the prosecution of certain offenses in either of the counties where elements of the offense are committed. This change affects individuals charged with offenses that span multiple counties, providing greater flexibility in jurisdiction for prosecution. A key provision of the bill is the stipulation that if one or more elements of an offense occur in different counties, the case may be prosecuted in either county.
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