Tennessee SB 1120: Arrests - As introduced, requires a law enforcement officer to issue a citation in lieu of continued custody of a person arrested for a misdemeanor violation of simple possession of a controlled substance, unless the officer determines, based on the person's previous failure to appear in court, that a reasonable likelihood exists that the arrested person will fail to appear in court. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 4 and Title 40, Chapter 7.

Status: Failed in Senate Judiciary Committee (as of 2018-04-03)

State: Tennessee · Session: 110 · Bill: SB 1120

Subjects: Arrests

Sponsors: Hardaway, Kyle

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