SB197 — Juvenile Offenders - As introduced, establishes factors a court must consider when sentencing a juvenile who has been transferred and convicted in adult court; establishes a maximum number of years, depending on whether the crime results in death or not, a juvenile can be required to serve for adult crimes; and makes the provisions retroactive to juveniles serving adult sentences prior to effective date. - Amends TCA Title 40.

SB197 — Juvenile Offenders - As introduced, establishes factors a court must consider when sentencing a juvenile who has been transferred and convicted in adult court; establishes a maximum number of years, depending on whether the crime results in death or not, a juvenile can be required to serve for adult crimes; and makes the provisions retroactive to juveniles serving adult sentences prior to effective date. - Amends TCA Title 40. · Informed CitizenryThe bill amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 40, regarding sentencing for juveniles convicted in adult court. It adds new provisions detailing mitigating circumstances that courts must consider…Open in Informed Citizenry