TCA 40-11-313
Peace officers, their deputies, and certain county officials prohibited from acting as professional bondsmen
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What does this charge mean?
It is illegal for any elected peace officer (such as a sheriff), their deputies, or any elected or appointed county official (except county legislators) to act as a professional bondsman, whether directly or indirectly. This prevents law enforcement and county officials from profiting from bail bonds.
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(a) It is unlawful for any person while serving as a constitutionally elected peace officer, or as such officer’s deputy, or any duly elected or appointed county official to act as a professional bondsman, directly or indirectly. Ask a legal question, get an answer ASAP!(b) This section shall not apply to any duly elected member of the county legislative body.
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TCA Section40-11-313