HB2226 - Tennessee: Bail, Bail Bonds, Criminal Procedure, Dui/dwi Offenses, Sentencing

Companion Bill SB1563. DUI/DWI Offenses - Provides that, immediately upon conviction, certain DUI offenders must begin serving jail time; requires that certain offenders, who are convicted of driving on a suspended or revoked license, must serve consecutive sentences. - Amends TCA Section 40-35-116; Title 55, Chapter 10, Part 4 and Section 55-50-504. Fiscal Summary for HB2226 / *SB1563 Increase State Expenditures - $1,180,000 Increase Local Govt. Revenues - $1,180,000 Increase Local Govt. Expenditures* - $3,373,000 Bill Summary for HB2226 / *SB1563 This bill requires a defendant convicted of DUI to be jailed immediately if the defendant has a prior conviction for driving while the defendant's driver license was cancelled, suspended, or revoked for any reason. Thus, this bill requires the judge to revoke bail immediately in such cases, notwithstanding [...]

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