Tennessee § 40-11-144 - Review of release decision.
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§ 40-11-144. Review of release decision.
The actions by a trial court from which an appeal lies to the supreme court or court of criminal appeals in granting, denying, setting or altering conditions of the defendant's release shall be reviewable in the manner provided in the Tennessee Rules of Appellate Procedure. If the action to be reviewed is that of a court from which an appeal lies to a court inferior to the supreme court or court of criminal appeals, review shall be sought in the next higher court upon writ of certiorari. Acts 1978, ch. 506, § 45; 1981, ch. 449, § 2; T.C.A., § 40-1244. Cross-References. Release in criminal cases, T.R.A.P. 8. Attorney General Opinions. Authority of judicial commissioners and judges regarding the setting and alteration of bail. OAG 12-82, 2012 Tenn. AG LEXIS 83 (8/23/12).
Source: official Tennessee text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 40-11-144 ("Review of release decision.") 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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