Senate Bill 2325, sponsored by Gardenhire, amends Tennessee Code Annotated regarding district public defenders. The bill specifically modifies Section 8-14-204 by changing the time frame for a certain requirement from "ten (10) days" to "ten (10) business days." This adjustment aims to provide a clearer and more practical timeline for the relevant processes involving public defenders.
The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026, ensuring that the changes are implemented in a timely manner to benefit the public welfare.
Statutes affected: Introduced: 8-14-204