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HB 920

Criminal Procedure - As introduced, changes from April 1 to April 15, the date by which a county legislative body must submit to the judges of the general sessions criminal court of the county and the chairs of the legislative committees having jurisdiction over criminal matters a written report setting forth findings and the overall evaluation of the use of judicial commissioners. - Amends TCA Title 40.

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Scott Cepicky and 1 co-sponsor

Extends county deadline for submitting judicial commissioner performance evaluations from April 1 to April 15, allowing more preparation time for court accountability reports.

Transmitted to Governor for his action.
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Bill Summary · HB 920

Legislative bill overview

HB 920 delays the deadline for county legislative bodies to submit evaluation reports on judicial commissioners from April 1 to April 15 each year. These reports must detail findings and overall assessments of judicial commissioner performance and are submitted to general sessions court judges and relevant legislative committee chairs.

Why is this important

Judicial commissioners handle significant case volumes in criminal court systems, making their performance evaluation critical for court administration and accountability. The 14-day extension provides counties additional time to compile comprehensive data, though it may affect legislative oversight timelines.

Potential points of contention

  • Administrative burden vs. oversight timing: The extended deadline may improve report quality but could delay legislative review and response to performance issues
  • Consistency across jurisdictions: Counties with different administrative capacities may use the extended timeline variably, creating uneven oversight practices
  • Substantive vs. procedural change: Critics may question whether a deadline shift addresses actual accountability concerns or merely postpones reporting without improving evaluation quality

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

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