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TN HB0650

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/3/2025

Primary Sponsor

Antonio Parkinson

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Origin

House of Representatives

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Sheriffs are required to accept the surrender of a defendant by a bail bondsman or surety when presented

  • A hearing under § 40-11-137 must follow to determine whether good cause exists for the surrender

  • Amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 40-11-132 by adding a new subsection (b)

  • Takes effect immediately upon becoming law

Legislative Description

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 40, Chapter 11, relative to surrender of defendants.

Bail, Bail Bonds

Last Action

Taken off notice for cal in s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee of Judiciary Committee

2/4/2026

Committee Referrals

Criminal Justice Subcommittee3/19/2025
Judiciary2/6/2025

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