Tennessee SB 1320: 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: Taken off notice for cal in s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee of Judiciary (as of 2019-03-20)

State: Tennessee · Session: 111 · Bill: SB 1320

Subjects: Arrests

Sponsors: Hardaway, Kyle

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