Bail, Bail Bonds - As enacted, requires a defendant for whom a bench warrant is issued due to failure to appear on a felony or a Class A or Class B misdemeanor that is violent or sexual in nature as determined by the court, or who is charged with a failure to appear, to be placed on any available state or federal list or database as a fugitive from justice, without limitation, within 10 business days of the defendant's failure to appear; makes related changes. - Amends TCA Section 40-11-139 and Section 40-11-142.

This bill requires law enforcement to list defendants as fugitives from justice within ten business days if a bench warrant is issued for their failure to appear in court for certain serious charges. Specifically, this applies to felony cases or violent or sexual misdemeanors, as well as any charge related to failing to show up for a court date. The law also mandates that officers check for prior arrests or convictions before setting bail and ensure these records are kept in the person's official file. Additionally, the bill clarifies that bail bond companies are not responsible for their fees if the defendant is not entered into the fugitive database within the required timeframe.