SB 2325
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8, Chapter 14 and Title 9, Chapter 4, relative to district public defenders.
Jurisdiction
Tennessee
Session
114th General Assembly
Last updated at
Jun 13, 2026, 8:54 AM
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Bill overview
This bill proposes to increase staffing levels within the District Public Defender’s Office in Tennessee. It creates new positions, including assistant district public defenders, legal secretaries, investigators, and social workers. The goal is to bolster the office’s capacity to handle the increasing caseload and provide more comprehensive legal support to defendants. These changes are slated to take effect on July 1, 2026.
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