Bail, Bail Bonds - As introduced, requires a sheriff to accept the surrender of a criminal defendant on pretrial release by a bail bondsman or surety for good cause, pending a hearing by a court with jurisdiction to admit to bail to determine whether there is good cause for the surrender. - Amends TCA Title 40, Chapter 11.

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Chamber: House
Introduced: Feb 3, 2025
Last action: Feb 4, 2026 — Taken off notice for cal in s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee of Judiciary Committee
Session: 114
Momentum: 32 · Low

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25% Uncertain

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Stage base In Committee — base rate 51%, measured from TN's completed sessions
Momentum -4 32/100 from the pace of recorded action
Time since last action -22 254 days quiet

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