TCA 40-15-103
Deferring pending proceedings
FELONYFelony
What does this charge mean?
This statute is not a criminal offense—it is a procedural rule allowing a judge to pause or delay a case temporarily if both the prosecutor and defendant agree to explore pretrial diversion options. This is a procedural/administrative statute, not a criminal law.
Penalty Details
ClassificationFelony
Penalty SummaryFelony
Upon stipulation of the parties, the court shall defer for a reasonable time any pending proceedings in the prosecution so that the procedures under §§ 40-15-102 – 40-15-105 may be pursued.
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TCA Section40-15-103