Teens as young as 15 can be tried as adults for theft offenses
Enacted5/10
Tennessee · Tennessee HB 2126 · Effective Jul 1, 2024
Impact 5/10
Allows juvenile court judges to transfer teens as young as 15 to adult criminal court when accused of theft-related crimes.
Policing & justiceChildrenYoung adults (18-30)Low-income
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✓ Verified against primary sources 2026-08-16