TCA 40-11-202
Scire facias
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What does this charge mean?
The court sends the defendant and anyone who guaranteed their bail a written notice asking them to explain why the court should not make a forfeiture judgment (a judgment requiring payment of the forfeited bail) final and permanent.
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A scire facias shall issue to notify the defendant and the defendant’s sureties to show cause why the judgment shall not be made final.
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TCA Section40-11-202