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SB 992

Courts, Juvenile - As enacted, requires the administrative office of the courts to maintain a criminal justice information services compliant centralized statewide juvenile case management system; requires all juvenile court clerks to adopt and convert to the new juvenile case management system on a schedule to be determined in consultation with the administrative office of the courts; makes related changes. - Amends TCA Title 8; Title 16; Title 18 and Title 37.

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Ferrell Haile

Tennessee creates a statewide juvenile court case management system requiring all county courts to transition to centralized digital records management for improved data consistency and judicial efficiency.

Pub. Ch. 179
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Bill Summary · SB 992

Legislative bill overview

SB 992 requires Tennessee's Administrative Office of the Courts to establish and maintain a statewide centralized juvenile case management system that complies with criminal justice information services standards. All county juvenile court clerks must transition to this new system on a schedule developed collaboratively with the administrative office, with related statutory updates across multiple Tennessee Code Annotated titles.

Why is this important

Juvenile court records are currently managed through disparate local systems, creating inefficiencies in case tracking, information sharing between courts, and data consistency across the state. A unified system improves case management efficiency, reduces administrative burden on clerk offices, and enables better data analysis for policy decisions affecting juvenile justice outcomes.

Potential points of contention

  • Implementation costs and timeline: County resources required for system conversion and staff training are not specified; smaller counties may face disproportionate burden
  • Data privacy and access: Centralizing sensitive juvenile records raises concerns about unauthorized access and whether adequate safeguards protect minors' privacy
  • Operational disruption: Transitioning from existing local systems could temporarily disrupt court operations and case processing during conversion periods
  • Vendor selection and control: The bill doesn't specify procurement process or whether counties have input on system features affecting their daily operations

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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