SB2823 - Tennessee: Bail, Bail Bonds, Children, Sexual Offenders, Sexual Offenses

Companion Bill HB2644. Sexual Offenses - Increases the age of a child for purposes of certain sexual offenses committed against children from age 13 to age 16; requires any child sexual predator, child rapist, or any person convicted of a violation of § 39-13-531 who has a prior conviction for certain sexual offenses to be sentenced to life without the possibility of parole; requires that a defendant's bail be at least $30,000 if the defendant is charged with a violation of a sexual offense and the victim is less than 16 years of age. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 13 and Title 40, Chapter 11. Fiscal Summary for SB2823 / *HB2644Increase State Expenditures - $31,352,700/Incarceration* Increase Local Expenditures - Not Significant Bill Summary for SB2823 / *HB2644 This bill changes the age limits that apply to various sexual offenses committed [...]

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