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Tennessee · 114

SB 963

Criminal Procedure - As enacted, increases from 11 months and 29 days to two years from the date of arrest the time within which misdemeanor charges against a defendant who has been found incompetent must be retired unless the defendant is restored to competency; adds to present law that, when a defendant whose misdemeanor charges were retired due to a finding of incompetency is released into the community, the chief officer is required to notify the court of the defendant's discharge and provide the court and the sheriff with an outpatient treatment plan that accounts for the safety of the community. - Amends TCA Title 33; Title 40 and Title 52.

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Tennessee SB 963 increases the time limit for retiring misdemeanor charges against a defendant found incompetent from 11 months and 29 days to two years from the date of arrest, unless the defendant is restored to competency. The bill also requires the chief officer to notify the court of a defendant's discharge into the community and provide the court and sheriff with an outpatient treatment plan ensuring community safety. This legislation amends TCA Titles 33, 40, and 52.

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Criminal Justice & Policing 95% Healthcare 65%

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QuestionChamberResultYeaNayOtherDateSource
SENATE FINANCE, WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage, refer to… upper pass 0 0 1 Apr 15, 2025 Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to… upper pass 0 0 0 Apr 1, 2025 Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0