Tennessee Code 40-10-114 – Waiver of preliminary hearing – Objection by state
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Terms Used In Tennessee Code 40-10-114
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Preliminary hearing: A hearing where the judge decides whether there is enough evidence to make the defendant have a trial.
The preliminary hearing may not be waived by the defendant if the state makes a timely objection, for good cause shown, to the defendant’s request for waiver.