Tennessee SB 218: Bail, Bail Bonds - As enacted, establishes a presumption that a defendant should not be released on the defendant’s personal recognizance if the defendant is charged with a felony offense that involved the use or display of a firearm or resulted in the serious bodily injury or death of the victim; requires a magistrate who determines that the presumption has been rebutted to include in the bail order written findings for each factor considered in making such a determination. - Amends TCA Title 40.

Status: Pub. Ch. 604 (as of 2026-03-30)

State: Tennessee · Session: 114 · Bill: SB 218

Subjects: Bail, Bail Bonds

Sponsors: Taylor

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