Bail, Bail Bonds - As introduced, lengthens, from 180 days to 190 days, the period of time that must expire from the date a defendant's surety is served with scire facias or scire facias is returned to the clerk unserved or undelivered, before the court may enter judgment against the defendant for the amount of the bail. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 40.
Bill status
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1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2021
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 10, 2021
Last action Apr 12, 2021
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Apr 12, 2021
Committee
Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee
upper
Feb 22, 2021
Introduced
Intro., P1C.
lower
Feb 22, 2021
Upper · Passed
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
upper
Feb 11, 2021
Introduced
Filed for introduction
upper
Feb 11, 2021
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
upper
Feb 10, 2021
Introduced
Filed for introduction
lower
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