Tenn. Code § 40-11-142

Current through Acts 2023-2024, ch. 1069
Section 40-11-142 - Due diligence to determine person's criminal history
(a) After an officer arrests a person, but prior to the determination of bail for the arrest offense by the judge or magistrate, due diligence must be exercised in determining the existence of any prior arrest or conviction. The results of this investigation must be made a part of the person's law enforcement file.
(b) Using due diligence to determine a person's criminal history means making use of all available databases, including the Tennessee bureau of investigation interstate identification index (III), the Tennessee criminal history database, driver license history, relevant information related to those prior convictions provided pursuant to § 40-6-203, and other official records regarding the person's prior criminal and arrest history.

T.C.A. § 40-11-142

Amended by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1048,s 3, eff. 7/1/2024.
Amended by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1048,s 2, eff. 7/1/2024.
Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 260, s 2, eff. 7/1/2023.
Added by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1075, s 1, eff. 7/1/2016.