HB2107 - Tennessee: Sexual Offenses

Companion Bill SB0731. Sexual Offenses - Provides that a prosecution can be commenced for certain sexual offenses committed on or after July 1, 2007, within the applicable period established by law or within one year after the date on which the accused's identity is established through DNA, whichever period is longer. - Amends TCA Section 40-2-101. Fiscal Summary for HB2107 / *SB0731Increase State Expenditures - $2,243,500 / Incarceration* Bill Summary for HB2107 / *SB0731 Present law sets specific statutes of limitations for the prosecution of felony offenses dependent upon the severity of the committed offense. For example, prosecution for a felony offense must begin within: 15 years for a Class A felony; eight years for a Class B felony; four years for a Class C or D felony; and two years for a Class E felony. A person may be prosecuted,[...]

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