TCA 40-11-108
Taking bail after commitment
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What does this charge mean?
If a defendant has already been sent to jail because they couldn't afford bail, a magistrate, sheriff, or city court clerk can accept bail at any time after that to get the defendant released pending their trial in the actual court that will handle their case. This allows defendants a second chance to post bail even after being locked up.
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If the defendant is committed to jail in default of bail, the committing magistrate or sheriff or the city court clerk of any incorporated municipality or city or the person‘s deputies may take bail at any time thereafter, for defendant’s appearance at the court having cognizance of the offense.
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TCA Section40-11-108