Tennessee HB 2492: Bail, Bail Bonds - As introduced, requires that a defendant receive a bail hearing within 48 hours of arrest; requires that a magistrate release a defendant on personal recognizance unless there is clear and convincing evidence of certain conditions; specifies that a magistrate must set bail at the lowest amount necessary to reasonably assure the defendant's appearance; prohibits a magistrate from setting bail at an amount the otherwise-eligible defendant cannot afford solely to detain the defendant. - Amends TCA Title 40, Chapter 11.

Status: Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee (as of 2022-02-07)

State: Tennessee · Session: 112 · Bill: HB 2492

Subjects: Bail, Bail Bonds

Sponsors: Akbari, Clemmons

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