HB2431 - Tennessee: Victims' Rights

Companion Bill SB2899. Victims' Rights - Requires victims of violent crime, involving death of a family member or serious bodily injury, be informed of plea bargaining discussions and agreements prior to the entry of any plea agreement; requires a 48-hour waiting period between the time such victims are notified of a plea agreement and the entry of a plea agreement and between the time victims are notified of the final disposition of a case and the actual disposition of a case. - Amends TCA Title 40. Fiscal Summary for *HB2431 / SB2899Increase State Expenditures - $17,500/One-Time $217,500/Recurring Bill Summary for *HB2431 / SB2899 Present law provides that "whenever possible," a crime victim has the right to be advised and informed of plea bargaining discussions and agreements prior to the entry of any plea agreement. This [...]

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