Staff: 12 youths in custody; release dates tied to 18th birthday or adult court dates
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Summary
Staff told the board there were 12 youths in custody (9 from Rutherford County, 2 from Tipton, 1 from Gibson) and explained that release dates in their report reflect the youths' 18th birthdays or the dates their adult cases are resolved; two youths have court dates in 2026 and 2027.
Staff presented a data snapshot showing 12 young people at the Rutherford County juvenile facility: nine from Rutherford County, two from Tipton County and one from Gibson County.
“—we had 12 young people in the facility, 9 from Rutherford County, 2 from Tipton, 1 from Gibson,” Miss Duke said, reading the counts included in the report. She told the board the report lists dates that may reflect either a youth’s 18th birthday or the date tied to adult court proceedings, which can make the column appear unusual.
The report identified two youths with adult‑court schedules far in the future: one with a court date of May 26, 2026, and another with a court date of Oct. 22, 2027. Staff explained that when a youth is bound over to adult court, they either remain in juvenile custody until they turn 18 or are transferred to an adult facility if their adult case remains open after their 18th birthday.
A board member asked for clarification; staff confirmed some of the youths had already been bound over to adult court. The chair said the release date column can be read as a release tied to a birth date when applicable and suggested the reporting format be clarified to avoid confusion.
The board accepted the data report without objection.