SB0445Enacted

Amends TCA Title 8, Chapter 14 and Title 9, Chapter 4.

Tennessee SB0445 amends Tennessee Code Annotated (TCA) Title 8, Chapter 14 and Title 9, Chapter 4 to create five additional assistant district public defender positions, effective July 1, 2025. This legislation primarily affects the public defender's office by expanding its capacity to provide legal representation. The key provision is the establishment of these new positions to enhance the public defense system in Tennessee.

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Overview

Tennessee SB0445 amends Tennessee Code Annotated (TCA) Title 8, Chapter 14 and Title 9, Chapter 4 to create five additional assistant district public defender positions, effective July 1, 2025. This legislation primarily affects the public defender's office by expanding its capacity to provide legal representation. The key provision is the establishment of these new positions to enhance the public defense system in Tennessee.

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Sponsor

Gardenhire, Todd

Details
Session

114th General Assembly

Introduced

January 29, 2025

Last Action

May 27, 2025

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 485

Subjects
Public Defenders

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