TCA 40-5-105
Disposition by magistrate
FELONYFelony
What does this charge mean?
This statute requires a magistrate to write down the defendant's examination and all evidence presented by both sides, then decide whether to release the defendant, set bail, or commit them to prison. The magistrate also collects promises (recognizances) that people will show up for trial.
Penalty Details
ClassificationFelony
Penalty SummaryFelony
The magistrate is required to reduce the examination of the accused to writing, if the accused submits to an examination, and also all the evidence adduced on both sides, and is authorized to discharge, bail, or commit the accused and to take all necessary recognizances to enforce the appearance of the defendant, the prosecutor or witnesses at the proper court.
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TCA Section40-5-105