Amends TCA Title 40, Chapter 11.
Tennessee SB0595 requires sheriffs to accept the surrender of a criminal defendant on pretrial release by a bail bondsman or surety when there is good cause, pending a court hearing to determine the validity of that good cause. This bill affects sheriffs, bail bondsmen, and criminal defendants on pretrial release. A key provision is the stipulation that a court with jurisdiction must assess the good cause for the surrender before any further action is taken.
Tennessee SB0595 requires sheriffs to accept the surrender of a criminal defendant on pretrial release by a bail bondsman or surety when there is good cause, pending a court hearing to determine the validity of that good cause. This bill affects sheriffs, bail bondsmen, and criminal defendants on pretrial release. A key provision is the stipulation that a court with jurisdiction must assess the good cause for the surrender before any further action is taken.
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