AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 40 and Title 41, relative to sentence reduction credits. [SB-496]
As enacted, requires the superintendent or jail administrator to notify the department of corrections of the amount of sentence reduction credits for good institutional behavior that a convicted felon should receive for the felon's time incarcerated prior to imposition of sentence instead of the superintendent or jail administrator objecting to an award of credits at the rate of eight days for each month served. - Amends TCA Title 40 and Title 41.
SB-496: AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 40 and Title 41, relative to sentence reduction credits.
Sponsored by: Sen. John Stevens
Effective Date(s) 07/01/2023 on 05/24/2023
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 40 and Title 41, relative to sentence reduction credits. [HB-385]
As enacted, requires the superintendent or jail administrator to notify the department of corrections of the amount of sentence reduction credits for good institutional behavior that a convicted felon should receive for the felon's time incarcerated prior to imposition of sentence instead of the superintendent or jail administrator objecting to an award of credits at the rate of eight days for each month served. - Amends TCA Title 40 and Title 41.
HB-385: AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 40 and Title 41, relative to sentence reduction credits.
Sponsored by: Rep. William Lamberth
Comp. Became Pub. Ch. 427 on 05/24/2023
HB-381: AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39 and Title 40, relative to criminal sentencing.
Sponsored by: Rep. Karen Camper
Taken Off Notice For Cal In S/c Finance, Ways, And Means Subcommittee Of Finance, Ways, And Means Committee on 04/17/2024
Relating To Minors. [HB-792]
Grants a circuit court, when sentencing a minor for a criminal offense or adult convicted of a felony criminal offense that was committed before reaching the age of majority, the discretion to impose a sentence that includes a period of incarceration that is as much as fifty per cent shorter than any mandatory minimum and, in certain cases, decline to impose a mandatory enhanced sentence. (HD1)
HB-792: Relating To Minors.
Sponsored by: Rep. John Mizuno
Referred To Jdc. on 03/09/2023
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39; Title 40 and Title 41, relative to sentencing. [HB-277]
As introduced, directs TACIR to conduct a study comparing the length of sentences imposed on individuals currently incarcerated with current sentencing guidelines, and identify any disparities between sentences imposed for similar offenses; requires TACIR to submit a report to members of the general assembly by January 1, 2025. - Amends TCA Title 39; Title 40 and Title 41.
HB-277: AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39; Title 40 and Title 41, relative to sentencing.
Sponsored by: Rep. John Clemmons
Sponsor(s) Added. on 03/07/2023
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 40, relative to criminal procedure. [SB-242]
As introduced, extends, from five working days to 10 working days, the time within which the clerk of a court sentencing a person to a special alternative incarceration unit must mail to the department of correction a certified copy of the sentence and indictment, a personal history statement, and an affidavit of the custodian provided by the sheriff of the county. - Amends TCA Title 40.
SB-242: AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 40, relative to criminal procedure.
Sponsored by: Sen. Jack Johnson
Passed On Second Consideration, Refer To Senate Judiciary Committee on 01/21/2023
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 40, relative to sentencing. [HB-114]
As enacted, allows a court to sentence a defendant convicted of two or more criminal offenses to consecutive sentences if the defendant is sentenced for criminal offenses involving more than one victim and the court finds that a separate consecutive sentence for each offense is in the interest of justice. - Amends TCA Title 40.
HB-114: AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 40, relative to sentencing.
Sponsored by: Rep. William Lamberth
Comp. Became Pub. Ch. 481 on 05/24/2023
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 40, relative to criminal procedure. [HB-60]
As introduced, extends, from five working days to 10 working days, the time within which the clerk of a court sentencing a person to a special alternative incarceration unit must mail to the department of correction a certified copy of the sentence and indictment, a personal history statement, and an affidavit of the custodian provided by the sheriff of the county. - Amends TCA Title 40.
HB-60: AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 40, relative to criminal procedure.
Sponsored by: Rep. William Lamberth
Caption Bill, Held On Desk - Pending Amdt. on 01/12/2023