TCA 36-3-615
Notification to victim that family or household member arrested for assault may be released on bond
VIOLATIONViolation
What does this charge mean?
When someone is arrested for domestic assault or violating a protection order, the officer must tell the victim that the arrested person may be able to post bail and be released before trial. This is purely informational—it does not create any legal obligation or right to sue.
Penalty Details
ClassificationViolation
Penalty SummaryViolation
(a) After a person has been arrested for assault pursuant to § 39-13-101, aggravated assault pursuant to § 39-13-102, against a victim as defined in § 36-3-601, domestic assault pursuant to § 39-13-111, or violation of a protective order pursuant to § 39-13-113, the arresting officer shall inform the victim that the person arrested may be eligible to post bond for the offense and be released until the date of trial for the offense. Ask a legal question, get an answer ASAP!(b) Subsection (a) is solely intended to be a notification provision, and no cause of action is intended to be created thereby.
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TCA Section36-3-615