There are 2 article(s) tagged Tennessee House:

• April 2024

  • Blended sentencing bill heads to governor’s desk

    Under the bill, juvenile court can keep the minor under its jurisdiction until the teen’s 19th birthday, after which the court is authorized to impose an additional sentence to be served on or before their 24th birthday if they violate conditions.

    By Julia Baker April 26, 2024

  • Defendant’s ability to pay won’t be considered in setting bail

    The Tennessee House passed a bill Tuesday, April 16, that removes a magistrate’s financial consideration from the initial bail-setting process.

    By Julia Baker April 16, 2024