Plain English Breakdown
The official source material does not provide specific details on the current practices or procedures, leaving some uncertainty about the impact of this change.
DNA Sample Collection for Violent Felonies
This bill requires court clerks to send written notifications to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) about the final outcome of cases involving violent felonies where DNA samples were collected.
What This Bill Does
- Requires court clerks to notify the TBI in writing about the final disposition of a case when someone charged with a violent felony has had their DNA sample taken.
Who It Names or Affects
- Court clerks who handle cases involving violent felonies
- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI)
Terms To Know
- Violent Felony
- A serious crime that involves violence or the threat of violence.
- DNA Sample
- A small piece of biological material, like a blood sample, used to identify someone through their unique genetic makeup.
Limits and Unknowns
- The bill does not specify what happens if the court clerk fails to send the notification in writing.
- It is unclear how this change will affect current practices and procedures.