As of July 1, 2024 Tennessee Juveniles Age 15 or Older Face Adult Court For Committing or Attempting Organized Retail Crime of Theft of Firearm

As of July 1, 2024 juveniles in Tennessee age 15 or older face adult criminal court for committing or attempting to commit organized retail crime or theft a firearm.  Lawmakers say the legislation is aimed at curbing violent crimes committed by juveniles in Tennessee and addresses a dangerous trend in which minors are being recruited by adults to steal or break into businesses, homes or cars because there are fewer consequences for their actions.