HB0033Enacted

Amends TCA Title 40.

Tennessee HB0033 amends current bail laws by establishing a presumption against release on a defendant's own recognizance for individuals charged with offenses involving the use or display of a firearm or resulting in serious bodily injury or death. This bill affects defendants facing such charges by requiring that a magistrate or authorized official must provide written justification if they decide to rebut this presumption. Key provisions include the emphasis on community safety and the requirement for documentation of the reasoning behind bail decisions in these cases.

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Overview

Tennessee HB0033 amends current bail laws by establishing a presumption against release on a defendant's own recognizance for individuals charged with offenses involving the use or display of a firearm or resulting in serious bodily injury or death. This bill affects defendants facing such charges by requiring that a magistrate or authorized official must provide written justification if they decide to rebut this presumption. Key provisions include the emphasis on community safety and the requirement for documentation of the reasoning behind bail decisions in these cases.

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Sponsor

Gillespie, John

Details
Session

114th General Assembly

Introduced

December 11, 2024

Last Action

March 30, 2026

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 604

Subjects
Bail, Bail BondsCriminal Procedure

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