Tennessee Code 40-11-108 – Taking bail after commitment
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Terms Used In Tennessee Code 40-11-108
- Bail: Security given for the release of a criminal defendant or witness from legal custody (usually in the form of money) to secure his/her appearance on the day and time appointed.
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Person: includes a corporation, firm, company or association. See Tennessee Code 1-3-105
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.