TCA 29-9-106
Bail
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What does this charge mean?
When someone is arrested on a contempt charge (except for failing to follow a court decree), they can post bail to be released while the case continues. The court decides the bail amount, but if the court doesn't specify an amount, the bail is automatically set at $250.
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(a) Upon an attachment to answer for a contempt, except in not performing a decree, the officer executing the process shall take bail from the defendant as in other cases. Ask a litigation question, get an answer ASAP!Thousands of highly rated, verified litigation lawyers.(b) (1) The court ordering the attachment shall specify the penalty of such appearance bond. (2) If the penalty is not fixed by the court, it shall be two hundred fifty dollars ($250).
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TCA Section29-9-106