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TCA 40-4-107

Security for fine and costs

FELONYFelony

What does this charge mean?

One or more other people can promise (either orally or in writing) to a judge that they will pay the convicted person's fines and costs if that person doesn't pay.

Penalty Details

ClassificationFelony
Penalty SummaryFelony
One (1) or more persons may become security for the fine and costs by oral undertaking before the judge of the court of general sessions, or by written direction to the judge, and an entry of judgment based thereon.
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FELONY
TCA Section40-4-107