Tennesseans now have some new laws to go by after the state passed new measures during their last session. Some notable laws that went into effect on July 1 include:
Behavioral training for misdemeanor violations
Tennesseans who are convicted of a Class A misdemeanor in General Sessions Court will now have to complete behavioral training as part of their sentences. Class A misdemeanors are the most serious type of misdemeanors and carry up to 11-months, 29-days in jail. Types of Class A violations include but are not limited to assault with bodily injury, simple possession, DUI, theft and violation of restraining orders. The offender must pay for the class after service of time. Non-compliance can land the offender in jail for 10 days for contempt of court…