Tennessee HB 1861: 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.

Status: Taken off notice for cal in s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee of Judiciary Committee (as of 2026-03-25)

State: Tennessee · Session: 114 · Bill: HB 1861

Subjects: Probation and Parole

Sponsors: Brooks

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