House Bill 486 amends Tennessee Code Annotated regarding district public defenders by changing the timeframe for certain actions. Specifically, it replaces the term "ten (10) days" with "ten (10) business days" in Section 8-14-204, thereby clarifying the time period for compliance or response related to public defender duties.

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 clearer understanding of deadlines within the legal framework governing public defenders in Tennessee.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 8-14-204