Tennessee § 40-11-108 - Taking bail after commitment.
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§ 40-11-108. Taking bail after commitment.
If the defendant is committed to jail in default of bail, the committing magistrate or sheriff or the city court clerk of any incorporated municipality or city or the person's deputies may take bail at any time thereafter, for defendant's appearance at the court having cognizance of the offense. Acts 1978, ch. 506, § 8; T.C.A., § 40-1208. Textbooks. Tennessee Criminal Practice and Procedure (Raybin), § 4.21.
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What does Tennessee Code Annotated § 40-11-108 cover?
Section 40-11-108 ("Taking bail after commitment.") is part of the Tennessee Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Tennessee. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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