SB1909Enacted

Amends TCA Title 16, Chapter 22.

Tennessee SB1909 amends the definition of a "violent offender" for drug treatment courts by removing domestic assault convictions from this classification and redefining it to include only felony offenses involving certain acts committed within the previous 10 years. This change affects individuals seeking participation in drug treatment courts, potentially broadening eligibility for those with prior domestic assault convictions. Key provisions include the removal of domestic assault from the violent offender definition and the specification of felony offenses within a 10-year timeframe.

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Overview

Tennessee SB1909 amends the definition of a "violent offender" for drug treatment courts by removing domestic assault convictions from this classification and redefining it to include only felony offenses involving certain acts committed within the previous 10 years. This change affects individuals seeking participation in drug treatment courts, potentially broadening eligibility for those with prior domestic assault convictions. Key provisions include the removal of domestic assault from the violent offender definition and the specification of felony offenses within a 10-year timeframe.

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Sponsor

Stevens, John

Details
Session

114th General Assembly

Introduced

January 21, 2026

Last Action

May 27, 2026

Pub. Ch. 1105

Subjects
CourtsCriminal ProcedureCriminal Offenses

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