Violent Juvenile Offenders can apply to be removed from the registry at what age?

• A. 21
• B. 25
• C. 18
• D. 30

Answer: (B)

The idea being tested is that there is a defined age at which someone who was on a violent juvenile offender registry becomes eligible to ask to be removed. In Tennessee, the law provides removal eligibility once the individual reaches 25 years old. They can petition the court to be removed, reflecting a belief that maturity and rehabilitation may warrant lifting the registry requirement. The request isn’t automatic—the court weighs factors like completion of the disposition, absence of subsequent offenses, and whether removal would still keep the public safe. If the court approves, the person is removed from the registry; if not, they remain listed until the criteria for removal are met or other factors are decided.