Senate Bill 445 amends Tennessee Code Annotated regarding the timeline for district public defenders. Specifically, it changes the requirement from "ten (10) days" to "ten (10) business days" in Section 8-14-204, thereby clarifying the timeframe for certain actions related to public defense.

The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, emphasizing the importance of this change for the public welfare. This adjustment aims to provide a more precise understanding of deadlines within the legal framework governing public defenders in Tennessee.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 8-14-204