Tennessee § 40-35-305 - Appearance bond.
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§ 40-35-305. Appearance bond.
Upon the imposition of a sentence involving release into the community as provided in this chapter, the trial judge shall possess the power to require the defendant, the judgment against whom has been suspended, to execute an appearance bond in the sum deemed right and proper by the trial judge or, in the alternative, to execute a personal recognizance bond without sureties in the sum the trial judge may fix, both bail bond and recognizance, as the case may be, to contain conditions requiring the appearance of the defendant from court to court or, in the alternative, to appear before the trial judge at any regular or special term of the court. Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 6. Sentencing Commission Comments. This section provides that the judge may require the defendant to execute a bond as a condition of probation. It should be observed that this section is permissive and not mandatory. Compiler's Notes. The sentencing commission terminated June 30, 1995. Sentencing Commission Comments have been retained, but do not reflect 1995 or subsequent legislation.
Frequently Asked Questions About Tennessee § 40-35-305
What does Tennessee Code Annotated § 40-35-305 cover?
Section 40-35-305 ("Appearance bond.") 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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