Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 40.
Tennessee SB0959 proposes to allow individuals serving sentences of eight years or more for offenses committed prior to January 1, 2026, to request resentencing if they can demonstrate they were victims of domestic abuse. The bill outlines the requirements for submitting a request, including the need for corroborating evidence of the abuse, and establishes procedures for the court to evaluate these requests. Key provisions include the court's obligation to notify applicants of their eligibility for resentencing and the criteria for conducting hearings on such applications.
Tennessee SB0959 proposes to allow individuals serving sentences of eight years or more for offenses committed prior to January 1, 2026, to request resentencing if they can demonstrate they were victims of domestic abuse. The bill outlines the requirements for submitting a request, including the need for corroborating evidence of the abuse, and establishes procedures for the court to evaluate these requests. Key provisions include the court's obligation to notify applicants of their eligibility for resentencing and the criteria for conducting hearings on such applications.
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