SB3539 - Tennessee: Juveniles

Companion Bill HB3147. Juveniles - Expands the stages in which a juvenile has a right to counsel to be at any delinquency proceeding or in any proceeding alleging unruly conduct in which the child is in jeopardy of being removed from the home; requires that in certain proceedings involving a child, an adult is entitled to legal counsel; and establishes that if a juvenile or adult has a right to counsel and is indigent, the court shall provide counsel for such person. - Amends TCA Section 37-1-126. Fiscal Summary for SB3539 / *HB3147(CORRECTED) Increase State Revenue - Exceeds $163,700 Increase State Expenditures - $17,500/General Fund $112,700/Indigent Defense Fund Increase Local Revenue - Exceeds $8,600 Increase Local Expenditures - Not Significant Bill Summary for SB3539 / *HB3147 Present law provides that [...]

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