House Bill 78, sponsored by Stevens, amends Tennessee Code Annotated, specifically Section 40-11-154, to establish a new provision regarding the venue for prosecuting violations of conditions of release. The bill adds a new subsection (e) that specifies that the venue for such prosecutions will be the county where the conduct constituting the violation occurred.

This change aims to clarify the jurisdiction for these cases, ensuring that they are prosecuted in the appropriate location based on where the violation took place. The bill is set to take effect immediately upon becoming law, emphasizing the importance of addressing these violations for public welfare.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 40-11-154