Youth Justice Reform

In 2018, the Tennessee General Assembly enacted legislation to The Joint Ad-Hoc Tennessee Blue Ribbon Task Force on Juvenile Justice led by state Speaker of the House Beth Harwell and Senate Majority Leader Mark Norris has issued its report on juvenile justice in Tennessee with recommendations for reforms.

In January 2017, the preceding Juvenile Justice Realignment Task Force issued its Summary of Recommendations.

* March 24, 2025 – Click here for the letter issued by Richard Kennedy, Executive Director, on the requirements of 34 U.S.C. §11133(a)(11)(B), otherwise known as “Interest of Justice”.

223(a)(11)(B) resources include a Bench Card, Sample Court Order, and a Checklist for use by courts or secure adult facilities.

Please direct any inquiries regarding 34 U.S.C. §11133(a)(11)(B) to Therese Sipes, Compliance Monitor, at therese.sipes@tn.gov or by calling (629) 259-1275.