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Latest Action: 07/12/2007 - Companion became Public Chapter 585 Bill TextCompanion Bill SB1790. Children's Services, Dept. of - Prevents the department from spending any funds on juvenile justice programs unless those programs are evidence-based, with compliance required over the course of four fiscal years; authorizes funding of pilot programs for continued evaluation of theory-based and research-based programs; requires monitoring and quality control procedures for all such programs. - Amends TCA Title 37. Fiscal Summary for HB1614 / *SB1790Increase State Expenditures - $85,000 Bill Summary for HB1614 / *SB1790 This bill prohibits the department of children's services, and any other state agency that administers funds related to the prevention, treatment, or care of unruly and delinquent juveniles, from expending state funds on any juvenile justice program or program related to the prevention, treatment, or care of [...] show full description
Latest Action: 07/12/2007 - Public Chapter 585 Bill TextCompanion Bill HB1614. Children's Services, Dept. of - Prevents the department from spending any funds on juvenile justice programs unless those programs are evidence-based, with compliance required over the course of four fiscal years; authorizes funding of pilot programs for continued evaluation of theory-based and research-based programs; requires monitoring and quality control procedures for all such programs. - Amends TCA Title 37. Fiscal Summary for *SB1790 / HB1614Increase State Expenditures - $85,000 Bill Summary for *SB1790 / HB1614 This bill prohibits the department of children's services, and any other state agency that administers funds related to the prevention, treatment, or care of unruly and delinquent juveniles, from expending state funds on any juvenile justice program or program related to the prevention, treatment, or care of [...] show full description
Latest Action: 06/01/2007 - Public Chapter 199 Bill TextCompanion Bill SB0624. Courts, Juvenile - Makes various refinements to statutes pertaining to the conduct of juvenile court proceedings. - Amends TCA Section 36-1-117; Section 37-1-124 and Section 37-1-139. Fiscal Summary for *HB0320 / SB0624Increase State Expenditures - Not Significant Increase Local Govt. Expenditures - Not Significant Bill Summary for *HB0320 / SB0624 This bill makes several changes to the procedural requirements for juvenile hearings. Present law requires service of process for adoption proceedings to be made pursuant to the Tennessee Rules of Civil Procedure while service of process for proceedings to terminate parental rights in juvenile court must be made pursuant to the Tennessee Rules of Juvenile Procedure. Generally, the Tennessee Rules of Civil Procedure are more demanding in requiring physical service of [...] show full description
Latest Action: 05/09/2007 - Action Deferred in Children & Family Affairs to summer study Bill TextCompanion Bill SB0900. Courts, Juvenile - Clarifies that a petition alleging that a juvenile is an unruly child may be filed by law enforcement; allows a juvenile court to order counseling for an unruly child by a youth services officer, and allows a parent who willfully fails to attend such counseling to be charged with contributing to the delinquency of a minor. - Amends TCA Title 37 and Title 39. Fiscal Summary for *HB0490 / SB0900Increase Local Govt. Expenditures - Not Significant Increase Local Govt. Revenues - Not Significant Bill Summary for *HB0490 / SB0900 Under present law, a proceeding under the juvenile court provisions may be commenced by transfer of a case from another court, by the court accepting jurisdiction or accepting supervision of a child, or, in other cases, by the filing of a petition. One provision of present [...] show full description
Latest Action: 04/17/2007 - Taken Off Notice For Calendar in Subcommittee Family Justice of C&FA of Children and Family Affairs Committee Bill TextCompanion Bill SB2047. Courts, Juvenile - Mandates a preliminary inquiry into the possibility of informal adjustment in all cases involving delinquents, except that delinquents who commit sexual offenses or offenses involving or resulting in serious or significant bodily injury are prohibited from receiving informal adjustment; requires local rules of court or practice in all jurisdictions to include informal adjustment in juvenile cases. - Amends TCA Section 37-1-110. Fiscal Summary for *HB1902 / SB2047Increase Local Govt. Expenditures* - Net Impact - $180,000 Bill Summary for *HB1902 / SB2047 Under the present law provisions governing juvenile court proceedings, before or after a petition is filed, the probation officer or other officer of the court designated by it, subject to its direction, may give counsel and advice to the parties with [...] show full description
Latest Action: 05/23/2007 - Taken Off Notice For Calendar in Subcommittee Budget of Finance, Ways and Means of Finance, Ways & Means Committee Bill TextCompanion Bill SB2284. Courts, Juvenile - Mandates a preliminary inquiry into the possibility of informal adjustment in all cases involving delinquents. - Amends TCA Section 37-1-110. Fiscal Summary for *HB2206 / SB2284Increase Local Govt. Expenditures - Net Impact - $180,000* Bill Summary for *HB2206 / SB2284 Under present law, a proceeding under the juvenile court provisions may be commenced by transfer of a case from another court, by the court accepting jurisdiction or accepting supervision of a child, or, in other cases, by the filing of a petition. Present law provides that before or after a petition is filed, the probation officer or other officer of the court designated by it, subject to its direction, may give counsel and advice to the parties with a view to an informal adjustment if it appears: (1) The admitted facts [...] show full description
Latest Action: 06/01/2007 - Companion became Public Chapter 199 Bill TextCompanion Bill HB0320. Courts, Juvenile - Makes various refinements to statutes pertaining to the conduct of juvenile court proceedings. - Amends TCA Section 36-1-117; Section 37-1-124 and Section 37-1-139. Fiscal Summary for SB0624 / *HB0320Increase State Expenditures - Not Significant Increase Local Govt. Expenditures - Not Significant Bill Summary for SB0624 / *HB0320 This bill makes several changes to the procedural requirements for juvenile hearings. Present law requires service of process for adoption proceedings to be made pursuant to the Tennessee Rules of Civil Procedure while service of process for proceedings to terminate parental rights in juvenile court must be made pursuant to the Tennessee Rules of Juvenile Procedure. Generally, the Tennessee Rules of Civil Procedure are more demanding in requiring physical service of [...] show full description
Latest Action: 02/12/2007 - Passed second consideration, Referred to Senate Jud Comm. Bill TextCompanion Bill HB0490. Courts, Juvenile - Clarifies that a petition alleging that a juvenile is an unruly child may be filed by law enforcement; allows a juvenile court to order counseling for an unruly child by a youth services officer, and allows a parent who willfully fails to attend such counseling to be charged with contributing to the delinquency of a minor. - Amends TCA Title 37 and Title 39. Fiscal Summary for SB0900 / *HB0490Increase Local Govt. Expenditures - Not Significant Increase Local Govt. Revenues - Not Significant Bill Summary for SB0900 / *HB0490 Under present law, a proceeding under the juvenile court provisions may be commenced by transfer of a case from another court, by the court accepting jurisdiction or accepting supervision of a child, or, in other cases, by the filing of a petition. One provision of present [...] show full description
Latest Action: 02/22/2007 - Passed second consideration, Referred to Senate Jud Comm. Bill TextCompanion Bill HB1902. Courts, Juvenile - Mandates a preliminary inquiry into the possibility of informal adjustment in all cases involving delinquents, except that delinquents who commit sexual offenses or offenses involving or resulting in serious or significant bodily injury are prohibited from receiving informal adjustment; requires local rules of court or practice in all jurisdictions to include informal adjustment in juvenile cases. - Amends TCA Section 37-1-110. Fiscal Summary for SB2047 / *HB1902Increase Local Govt. Expenditures* - Net Impact - $180,000 Bill Summary for SB2047 / *HB1902 Under the present law provisions governing juvenile court proceedings, before or after a petition is filed, the probation officer or other officer of the court designated by it, subject to its direction, may give counsel and advice to the parties with [...] show full description
Latest Action: 05/15/2007 - Assigned to Gen. Sub of: Senate Jud Comm. Bill TextCompanion Bill HB2206. Courts, Juvenile - Mandates a preliminary inquiry into the possibility of informal adjustment in all cases involving delinquents. - Amends TCA Section 37-1-110. Fiscal Summary for SB2284 / *HB2206Increase Local Govt. Expenditures - Net Impact - $180,000* Bill Summary for SB2284 / *HB2206 Under present law, a proceeding under the juvenile court provisions may be commenced by transfer of a case from another court, by the court accepting jurisdiction or accepting supervision of a child, or, in other cases, by the filing of a petition. Present law provides that before or after a petition is filed, the probation officer or other officer of the court designated by it, subject to its direction, may give counsel and advice to the parties with a view to an informal adjustment if it appears: (1) The admitted facts [...] show full description
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Latest Action: 02/13/2008 - Senate adopted am. Bill TextJuvenile Offenders - Deletes "within five-day" notice alternative resulting in requirement that if court orders school attendance and notification by officer or state agency then principal must be notified before delinquent child resumes school. - Fiscal Summary for SA0874No Fiscal Summary for SA0874
Latest Action: 05/14/2008 - Placed on Subcommittee Calendar Budget of Finance, Ways and Means for 05/19/2008 Bill TextCompanion Bill SB4074. Juvenile Offenders - Authorizes human resource agencies to apply for grants and implement statewide an intervention program called "Moral Kombat." - Amends TCA Title 13, Chapter 26 and Title 49. Fiscal Summary for *HB4042 / SB4074Increase State Expenditures - $509,000 FY08-09 $365,000 FY09-10 Bill Summary for *HB4042 / SB4074 "Moral Kombat" is a program designed to reduce delinquency and truancy among juveniles and social dependency among adults. The program has been utilized by the First Tennessee human resource agency. This bill authorize the state's human resource agencies to apply for grants and implement the Moral Kombat program in other areas of the state. The program would serve youth aged 11 to 19 who are referred to the program by the juvenile court system, their school, DCS, or their parents,[...] show full description
Latest Action: 04/16/2008 - Assigned to Gen. Sub of: Senate Ed. Comm. Bill TextCompanion Bill HB4042. Juvenile Offenders - Authorizes human resource agencies to apply for grants and implement statewide an intervention program called "Moral Kombat." - Amends TCA Title 13, Chapter 26 and Title 49. Fiscal Summary for SB4074 / *HB4042Increase State Expenditures - $509,000 FY08-09 $365,000 FY09-10 Bill Summary for SB4074 / *HB4042 "Moral Kombat" is a program designed to reduce delinquency and truancy among juveniles and social dependency among adults. The program has been utilized by the First Tennessee human resource agency. This bill authorize the state's human resource agencies to apply for grants and implement the Moral Kombat program in other areas of the state. The program would serve youth aged 11 to 19 who are referred to the program by the juvenile court system, their school, DCS, or their parents,[...] show full description
Latest Action: 03/06/2008 - Am. withdrawn. Bill TextJuvenile Offenders - Deletes "within five-day" notice alternative resulting in requirement that if court orders school attendance and notification by officer or state agency then principal must be notified before delinquent child resumes school. - Fiscal Summary for HA0909No Fiscal Summary for HA0909
Latest Action: 03/18/2008 - Taken Off Notice For Calendar in Subcommittee Family Justice of C&FA of Children and Family Affairs Committee Bill TextCompanion Bill SB3259. Juvenile Offenders - Authorizes courts to issue order directing department of children's services to allow visitation between juvenile offender and certain relatives. - Amends TCA Title 37. Fiscal Summary for *HB3070 / SB3259Increase State Expenditures - Not Significant Bill Summary for *HB3070 / SB3259 This bill authorizes any court that orders commitment of a delinquent child to the custody of the department of children's services to issue an order directing the department to allow visitation between the child and any natural parent, adoptive parent, grandparent, or sibling of the child who is at least 21 years of age; provided, however, such authorization would only apply during any period of time that the juvenile is placed in a juvenile facility that is subject to inspection by the department and where the child is permitted [...] show full description
Latest Action: 04/10/2008 - Received from House, Passed first consideration Bill TextJuvenile Offenders - Deletes "within five-day" notice alternative resulting in requirement that if court orders school attendance and notification by officer or state agency then principal must be notified before delinquent child resumes school. - Amends TCA Title 37. Fiscal Summary for HB3097 / *SB3218MINIMAL
Latest Action: 01/23/2008 - Passed second consideration, Referred to Senate Jud Comm. Bill TextJuvenile Offenders - Deletes "within five-day" notice alternative resulting in requirement that if court orders school attendance and notification by officer or state agency then principal must be notified before delinquent child resumes school. - Amends TCA Title 37. Fiscal Summary for *SB3218 / HB3097MINIMAL
Latest Action: 01/23/2008 - Passed second consideration, Referred to Senate Jud Comm. Bill TextCompanion Bill HB3070. Juvenile Offenders - Authorizes courts to issue order directing department of children's services to allow visitation between juvenile offender and certain relatives. - Amends TCA Title 37. Fiscal Summary for SB3259 / *HB3070Increase State Expenditures - Not Significant Bill Summary for SB3259 / *HB3070 This bill authorizes any court that orders commitment of a delinquent child to the custody of the department of children's services to issue an order directing the department to allow visitation between the child and any natural parent, adoptive parent, grandparent, or sibling of the child who is at least 21 years of age; provided, however, such authorization would only apply during any period of time that the juvenile is placed in a juvenile facility that is subject to inspection by the department and where the child is permitted [...] show full description
Latest Action: 04/21/2008 - Received from House, Passed first consideration Bill TextCompanion Bill SB3110. Juvenile Offenders - Expands list of offenses which, if a child has been adjudicated delinquent therefor, the parents of child must notify the appropriate principal when enrolling child in an LEA. - Amends TCA Section 37-1-131 and Section 49-6-3051. Fiscal Summary for *HB2910 / SB3110Increase State Expenditures - Not Significant Increase Local Expenditures - Not Significant Other Fiscal Impact - Increase Federal Expenditures - Not Significant Bill Summary for *HB2910 / SB3110 PRESENT LAW Under present law: (1) A court must notify a child's school if the child has been adjudicated delinquent for certain offenses, such as murder, rape, kidnapping, manslaughter, or sexual assault, among others, and if school attendance is a condition of probation or if the child is to be placed in the custody of a state [...] show full description
Latest Action: 06/11/2008 - Public Chapter 1083 Bill TextCompanion Bill SB3109. Juvenile Offenders - Classifies escape or attempted escape from a licensed foster home, child care agency, or detention home or center for delinquent children by a juvenile who has been adjudicated delinquent as an offense which if committed by an adult would be a misdemeanor. - Amends TCA Section 37-1-116. Fiscal Summary for *HB2911 / SB3109Increase State Expenditures - $760,100 Other Fiscal Impact - Increase Federal Expenditures - $474,400 Bill Summary for *HB2911 / SB3109 Under present law, any juvenile who is alleged or adjudicated to be delinquent, and who absconds or attempts to abscond from a secure detention or correctional facility designated, operated, or approved by the court, may be charged with the offense of escape or attempted escape. Under this bill, any juvenile who is alleged or adjudicated [...] show full description
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