HB 1980 introduced

Bail, Bail Bonds - As enacted, allows the court to temporarily revoke a defendant's bond and order the defendant held without bail for no more than 10 days pending a bail revocation hearing if the defendant violates a condition of release, is charged with an offense committed during the defendant's release, or engages in conduct that results in the obstruction of the orderly and expeditious progress of the trial. - Amends TCA Title 40, Chapter 11.

Type: bill Introduced: January 23, 2026 Last action: May 18, 2026 👁 4 views

📌 Latest Action

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 896

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"Bail Bail Bonds"
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