Bail, Bail Bonds - As enacted, allows the court to temporarily revoke a defendant's bond and order the defendant held without bail for no more than 10 days pending a bail revocation hearing if the defendant violates a condition of release, is charged with an offense committed during the defendant's release, or engages in conduct that results in the obstruction of the orderly and expeditious progress of the trial. - Amends TCA Title 40, Chapter 11.

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Under the new law, a judge can temporarily cancel a defendant’s bail and keep them in jail for up to ten days while a revocation hearing is scheduled. This applies when the defendant breaks a bail condition, is charged with a new crime while out, or does something that blocks the smooth progress of the case. After the hearing, the court may decide to permanently revoke bail.

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