Amends TCA Title 33; Title 40 and Title 52.
Tennessee HB1177 amends provisions related to the handling of misdemeanor charges for defendants found incompetent to stand trial. The bill extends the timeframe for retiring such charges from 11 months and 29 days to two years after the date of arrest if the charges remain unresolved. It also requires that upon release, the chief officer must notify the court of the defendant's discharge and provide an outpatient treatment plan to ensure community safety.
Tennessee HB1177 amends provisions related to the handling of misdemeanor charges for defendants found incompetent to stand trial. The bill extends the timeframe for retiring such charges from 11 months and 29 days to two years after the date of arrest if the charges remain unresolved. It also requires that upon release, the chief officer must notify the court of the defendant's discharge and provide an outpatient treatment plan to ensure community safety.
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