Bill > HB0650

This bill amends Tennessee's law regarding the surrender of criminal defendants by requiring sheriffs to accept a defendant's surrender from a bail bondsman or surety, even if the surrender is pending a court hearing to determine whether there is good cause for the surrender. Specifically, the bill adds a new subsection to Tennessee Code Annotated Section 40-11-132, which governs bail bondsman and surety actions. The key provision mandates that a sheriff must accept the surrender of a defendant by a bail bondsman or surety, with the understanding that a subsequent hearing under § 40-11-137 will determine whether the surrender is justified. This change provides a clear procedural step for bail bondsmen and sureties when they seek to return a defendant to custody, ensuring that sheriffs cannot refuse to accept a surrender without first having a judicial review of the circumstances. The bill will take effect immediately upon becoming law, as determined by the Tennessee General Assembly.

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https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB0650&ga=114