Bill > HB1980

This bill amends Tennessee law to allow a judge to temporarily take away a defendant's bail, meaning they would be held in jail without bail, for up to 10 days while a hearing is scheduled. This can happen if the defendant breaks a rule of their release, is accused of a new crime while out on bail, or does something that significantly delays their trial or other court proceedings. Bail, in this context, is a guarantee that a defendant will appear in court, often involving money or a promise to return. After a hearing, if the judge finds the defendant violated their release conditions, they can permanently revoke the bail and keep the defendant in jail until their trial is over.