HB3406 - Tennessee - Bail, Bail Bonds, Courts

Companion Bill SB3152. Bail, Bail Bonds - Authorizes release of a surety from liability for undertaking bail bond if the detainer request is refused or if the detaining authority releases the principal notwithstanding the filing of the detainer. - Amends TCA Section 40-11-201. Fiscal Summary for HB3406 / *SB3152Decrease State Revenue - Less Than $100,000 Decrease Local Revenue - Less Than $100,000 Bill Summary for HB3406 / *SB3152 Under present law, if a defendant who gives bail does not appear according to the undertaking, a conditional judgment may be entered against the defendant and the defendant's sureties or the court may grant an extension. An appearance or bail bond remains in full force and effect until the principal is physically or mentally able to appear, or until a detainer against the principal is filed with the detaining authority.[...]

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