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SB 924

District Attorneys - As introduced, adds an additional assistant district attorney general position and criminal investigator position in each judicial district that includes a state correctional facility. - Amends TCA Title 8; Title 16 and Title 41.

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

SB 924 adds one assistant DA and one investigator per judicial district containing a state prison, requiring ongoing state funding for new permanent positions.

Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/20/2026
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Bill Summary · SB 924

Legislative bill overview

SB 924 establishes one additional assistant district attorney general position and one criminal investigator position in each Tennessee judicial district that contains a state correctional facility. The bill amends statutes governing district attorneys' offices, corrections, and related state functions to authorize and fund these new positions.

Why is this important

This legislation directly affects how district attorneys' offices prosecute crimes involving state prisons and handle inmate-related legal matters. The addition of dedicated prosecutors and investigators in districts with correctional facilities could impact case processing times, prosecution resources for prison-related crimes, and overall criminal justice operations in affected judicial districts. It also represents a recurring state expenditure that must be budgeted annually.

Potential points of contention

  • Fiscal impact and budgeting: The bill creates permanent new positions across multiple districts without clear specification of total ongoing costs, raising questions about whether this represents efficient use of limited prosecution resources
  • Geographic equity: Districts without state correctional facilities receive no additional resources, potentially creating unequal prosecutorial capacity across the state despite the stated rationale
  • Scope of authority: The amendment to Title 41 (concerning corrections) is vague in its current introduction form, leaving ambiguity about prosecutorial authority and coordination with Department of Correction personnel

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

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