SB3897 - Tennessee - Dui/dwi Offenses

DUI/DWI Offenses - Permits judge to sentence DUI offender to attend a victims impact panel program, where available, in addition to participation in an alcohol and drug safety DUI school and permits a fee to offset the cost of participation. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 10, Part 4. Fiscal Summary for *SB3897Increase Local Revenue - $46,600/Permissive Increase Local Expenditures - $46,600/Permissive Bill Summary for *SB3897 In addition to a period of incarceration, fine, and suspension of driving privileges, present law requires that any person sentenced for DUI be required to participate in an alcohol and drug safety DUI school, or drug offender school program, if available, and a drug and alcohol assessment, treatment, or both an assessment and treatment, if the court deems it appropriate and the service is available. This bill authorizes any judge who sentences a DUI offender to attend a victims impact panel program [...]

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