· TN legislature · 114
Bail, Bail Bonds - As introduced, removes the requirement that a court enter into state or federal databases a bench warrant or a capias issued due to a defendant's failure to appear for a misdemeanor that is violent or sexual in nature or a felony that is not violent or sexual in nature; extends the time period in which the court must enter bench warrant or capias for failure to appear on a felony from three to 10 business days; authorizes, rather than requires, the court to relieve the surety of liability for an undertaking if the defendant has not been placed on the available state or federal list or databases. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 40.
- Sponsor
- Clay Doggett (R-TN)
- Introduced
- 2026-02-02
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
- Latest action
- Action def. in Judiciary Committee to 4/1/2026
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