HB1980Enacted

Amends TCA Title 40, Chapter 11.

Tennessee HB1980 allows a court to temporarily revoke a defendant's bond and hold the defendant without bail for up to 10 days pending a bail revocation hearing under specific circumstances. This bill affects defendants who violate conditions of release, are charged with new offenses during their release, or obstruct the trial process. Key provisions include the stipulation of a 10-day limit for detention without bail and the conditions under which a bond may be revoked.

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Overview

Tennessee HB1980 allows a court to temporarily revoke a defendant's bond and hold the defendant without bail for up to 10 days pending a bail revocation hearing under specific circumstances. This bill affects defendants who violate conditions of release, are charged with new offenses during their release, or obstruct the trial process. Key provisions include the stipulation of a 10-day limit for detention without bail and the conditions under which a bond may be revoked.

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Sponsor

Grills, Rusty

Details
Session

114th General Assembly

Introduced

January 22, 2026

Last Action

May 18, 2026

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 896

Subjects
Bail, Bail BondsCriminal Procedure

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