Amends TCA Title 24; Title 39 and Title 40.
Tennessee HB0854 amends various sections of the Tennessee Code Annotated related to pretrial release procedures. The bill allows magistrates to consider reliable hearsay evidence, including criminal records maintained by the TBI and FBI, when determining bail conditions and the likelihood of a defendant's appearance in court. This change affects defendants charged with bailable offenses and aims to enhance the decision-making process regarding their release while ensuring community safety.
Tennessee HB0854 amends various sections of the Tennessee Code Annotated related to pretrial release procedures. The bill allows magistrates to consider reliable hearsay evidence, including criminal records maintained by the TBI and FBI, when determining bail conditions and the likelihood of a defendant's appearance in court. This change affects defendants charged with bailable offenses and aims to enhance the decision-making process regarding their release while ensuring community safety.
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