SB0963Enacted

Amends TCA Title 33; Title 40 and Title 52.

Tennessee SB0963 amends provisions related to the retirement of misdemeanor charges for defendants found incompetent. The bill extends the timeline for retiring such charges from 11 months and 29 days to two years after the date of arrest if the charges have not been disposed of. It also requires that upon release, the chief officer must notify the court and provide an outpatient treatment plan to ensure community safety.

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Overview

Tennessee SB0963 amends provisions related to the retirement of misdemeanor charges for defendants found incompetent. The bill extends the timeline for retiring such charges from 11 months and 29 days to two years after the date of arrest if the charges have not been disposed of. It also requires that upon release, the chief officer must notify the court and provide an outpatient treatment plan to ensure community safety.

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Sponsor

Hatcher, Tom

Details
Session

114th General Assembly

Introduced

February 5, 2025

Last Action

May 27, 2025

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 519

Subjects
Criminal ProcedureMental IllnessIntellectual & Developmental Disabilities

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