TCA 40-5-103
Examination required before commitment
FELONYFelony
What does this charge mean?
This statute requires that no one can be sent to prison for any criminal matter unless they first have a hearing before a magistrate to examine the charges against them. It protects people from being jailed without a basic legal review.
Penalty Details
ClassificationFelony
Penalty SummaryFelony
No person can be committed to prison for any criminal matter until examination thereof is first had before some magistrate.
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FELONY
TCA Section40-5-103