Tennessee · 114
SB 1977
Probation and Parole - As introduced, specifies that if the trial judge finds by a preponderance of the evidence that the defendant has violated conditions of probation and suspension of sentence for a felony offense by engaging in conduct that constitutes a drug offense, then for the first instance of such a violation, the trial judge must order the defendant to attend a substance abuse treatment program and must not revoke the defendant's probation and suspension of sentence. - Amends TCA Title 40, Chapter 35.
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Tennessee SB 1977 proposes amending TCA Title 40, Chapter 35 to require that if a trial judge finds a defendant violated probation for a felony by committing a drug offense, the judge must order substance abuse treatment for the first violation instead of revoking probation. This measure applies specifically when the violation involves conduct constituting a drug offense and is determined by a preponderance of the evidence.
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Sponsors
- Raumesh Akbari lead