Tennessee HB 1348: Juvenile Offenders - As introduced, allows a child to be committed to the custody of the department of children's services if the child is adjudicated delinquent for an offense that would constitute a misdemeanor if committed by an adult and the child has previously been adjudicated delinquent for another listed offense; requires an officer to make efforts to contact a child's parent or guardian when issuing the child a misdemeanor citation in lieu of continued custody, if the officer deems it appropriate. - Amends TCA Title 37 and Title 39.

Status: Assigned to s/c Children & Family Affairs Subcommittee (as of 2023-02-07)

State: Tennessee · Session: 113 · Bill: HB 1348

Subjects: Juvenile Offenders

Sponsors: Farmer

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