SB-47: Relating to a study on the availability of information regarding convictions and deferred dispositions for certain misdemeanors punishable by fine only.
Sponsored by: Sen. Judith Zaffirini
Effective On 9/1/17 on 06/15/2017
You have voted SB-47: Relating to a study on the availability of information regarding convictions and deferred dispositions for certain misdemeanors punishable by fine only..
You have voted SB-108: Relating to increasing the punishment for certain felony offenses committed by a person who is unlawfully present in the United States..
Preliminary protective orders; contents of order. [SB-861]
Preliminary protective orders; contents of order. Provides that if a preliminary protective order is issued in an ex parte hearing where the petition for the order is supported by sworn testimony and not an affidavit or a completed form submitted with an emergency protective order request, the court issuing the order shall state in the order the basis on which the order was entered, including a summary of the allegations made and the court's findings.
SB-861: Preliminary protective orders; contents of order.
Sponsored by: Sen. Scott Surovell
Tabled In Courts Of Justice By Voice Vote on 02/20/2017
HB-261: Relating to enhanced penalties for assault of employees of or volunteers for certain clinics or facilities that provide abortion or family planning services.
Sponsored by: Rep. Donna Howard
Read First Time on 02/21/2017
You have voted HB-261: Relating to enhanced penalties for assault of employees of or volunteers for certain clinics or facilities that provide abortion or family planning services..
HB-351: Relating to the administrative, civil, and criminal consequences, including fines, fees, and costs, imposed on persons arrested for, charged with, or convicted of certain criminal offenses and to the creation of a commission to review certain penal laws of this state; increasing a criminal penalty.
Sponsored by: Sen. Judith Zaffirini
Effective On 9/1/17 on 06/15/2017
You have voted HB-351: Relating to the administrative, civil, and criminal consequences, including fines, fees, and costs, imposed on persons arrested for, charged with, or convicted of certain criminal offenses and to the creation of a commission to review certain penal laws of this state; increasing a criminal penalty..
Unpaid court fines, etc.; increases grace period for collection. [SB-854]
Collection of unpaid court fines, etc. Increases the grace period after which collection activity for unpaid court fines, costs, forfeitures, penalties, and restitution may be commenced from 30 days to 90 days after sentencing or judgment. The bill also establishes the requirements for deferred or installment payment agreements that a court must offer a defendant who is unable to pay court-ordered fines, costs, forfeitures, and penalties. The bill requires that a court take into account a defendant's financial circumstances, including whether the
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SB-854: Unpaid court fines, etc.; increases grace period for collection.
Sponsored by: Sen. William Stanley
Governor: Acts Of Assembly Chapter Text (chap0806) on 04/05/2017
SB-27: As introduced, removes the intermediate appeal to the court of criminal appeals in death penalty cases; provides for automatic direct review by the Tennessee supreme court for convictions for which a sentence of death is imposed. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 13, Part 2 and Title 40, Chapter 35.
Sponsored by: Sen. Ken Yager
Placed On Senate Judiciary Committee Calendar For 3/8/2017 on 03/08/2017
You have voted SB-27: As introduced, removes the intermediate appeal to the court of criminal appeals in death penalty cases; provides for automatic direct review by the Tennessee supreme court for convictions for which a sentence of death is imposed. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 13, Part 2 and Title 40, Chapter 35..
Criminal cases; delayed appeals, assignments of errors dismissed in part. [SB-853]
Delayed appeals in criminal cases; assignment of errors dismissed in part. Provides that an appellant may file a motion for leave to pursue a delayed appeal in a criminal case in the Court of Appeals of Virginia when the appeal was dismissed, in whole or in part, for a failure to (i) initiate the appeal; (ii) adhere to proper form, procedures, or time limits in the perfection of the appeal; or (iii) file the indispensable transcript or written statement of facts, even if other parts of the appeal were refused on the merits. Under current law, an
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SB-853: Criminal cases; delayed appeals, assignments of errors dismissed in part.
Sponsored by: Sen. William Stanley
Governor: Acts Of Assembly Chapter Text (chap0079) on 02/20/2017
Weekend jail time; replaces the provision limiting nonconsecutive days. [SB-851]
Weekend jail time. Replaces the provision limiting nonconsecutive days in jail for the purpose of allowing the defendant to retain gainful employment with a good cause standard and allows the court to sentence the defendant to nonconsecutive days in jail only if the active portion of the sentence remaining to be served is 90 days or less. If there is no objection from the Commonwealth, the court may sentence felons to nonconsecutive days in jail if the felony was not an act of violence as defined in ? 19.2-297.1.
SB-851: Weekend jail time; replaces the provision limiting nonconsecutive days.
Sponsored by: Sen. William Stanley
Stricken At Request Of Patron In Rehabilitation And Social Services (15-y 0-n) on 01/27/2017
HB-269: Relating to judicial proceedings on a petition to set aside a conviction or an order of expunction of criminal history record information for certain victims of trafficking of persons or compelling prostitution who are convicted of prostitution.
Sponsored by: Rep. Eric Johnson
Referred To Criminal Justice on 04/24/2017
You have voted HB-269: Relating to judicial proceedings on a petition to set aside a conviction or an order of expunction of criminal history record information for certain victims of trafficking of persons or compelling prostitution who are convicted of prostitution..
Incapacitated persons; expands class of victims of crime of financial exploitation. [HB-1441]
Financial exploitation of incapacitated persons; penalty. Expands the class of victims of the crime of financial exploitation of incapacitated persons to include persons incapacitated due to physical illness or disability, advanced age, or other causes. The current law applies only to victims who suffer from mental incapacity. The bill also allows for forfeiture of personal property used in connection with the crime.
HB-1441: Incapacitated persons; expands class of victims of crime of financial exploitation.
Sponsored by: Rep. L. Kaye Kory
Left In Courts Of Justice on 02/07/2017
SB-16: As enacted, clarifies that a person petitioning for a certificate of employability does not have to be in the process of restoring the person's rights of citizenship. - Amends TCA Title 40, Chapter 29, Part 1.
Sponsored by: Sen. Brian Kelsey
Pub. Ch. 83 on 04/11/2017
You have voted SB-16: As enacted, clarifies that a person petitioning for a certificate of employability does not have to be in the process of restoring the person's rights of citizenship. - Amends TCA Title 40, Chapter 29, Part 1..
You have voted HB-90: Relating to expanding the category of persons required to pay certain costs on conviction imposed to support drug court programs..