TN HB0034

Juvenile court dispositions and evidence generally cannot be used against a person in non-juvenile court proceedings, but the law now specifies four exceptions to this protection

Juvenile adjudications from the previous 5 years may be used in pretrial reports for setting bail/bond

Juvenile records may be used in presentence investigations after felony convictions, in proceedings under § 39-17-1352, and in prosecutions for firearm possession violations under § 37-1-190

Courts, probation officials, and defense attorneys may access juvenile records for bond-setting pretrial reports and presentence reports in criminal cases

Passed April 22, 2025 and approved by Governor Bill Lee on May 9, 2025, taking effect immediately