Tennessee § 40-11-110 - Bail for material witness.
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§ 40-11-110. Bail for material witness.
If it appears by affidavit that the testimony of a person is material in any criminal proceeding and if it is shown that the witness has refused or will refuse to respond to process, the court may require the witness to give bail under § 40-11-117 or § 40-11-122 for appearance as a witness, in an amount fixed by the court. If the person fails to give bail, the court may commit the person to the custody of the sheriff, pending final disposition of the proceeding in which the testimony is needed, may order the person's release if the person has been detained for an unreasonable length of time, and may modify at any time the requirement as to bail. If the person does not comply with the conditions of the bail bond, the court having jurisdiction shall enter an order declaring the bail to be forfeited as provided in § 40-11-120 or § 40-11-139. Acts 1978, ch. 506, § 10; T.C.A., § 40-1210. Cross-References. Guardianship, title 34. Infants and guardians, § 16-11-109 . Textbooks. Tennessee Criminal Practice and Procedure (Raybin), § 23.16.
Source: official Tennessee text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Tennessee Code Annotated § 40-11-110 cover?
Section 40-11-110 ("Bail for material witness.") 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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