Courts - As introduced, removes a conviction for domestic assault from the definition of a violent offender for purposes of drug treatment courts; changes the definition of a violent offender for purposes of drug treatment courts from an offender with a conviction for an offense involving certain acts to an offender with a conviction for a felony offense involving certain acts within the previous 10 years. - Amends TCA Title 16, Chapter 22.

Summary

The bill changes how Tennessee drug treatment courts classify a “violent offender.” It removes domestic assault convictions from that definition and requires the violent‑offender label only for felony convictions involving certain acts that occurred within the last ten years. The change could expand eligibility for drug court programs.

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