TBA Law Blog


Posted by: Azya Thornton on Nov 13, 2024

A panel of Tennessee lawmakers is examining the state's bail bond system and GPS monitoring. According to Action News 5, it was a key topic in the Senate on Tuesday, as it is an issue in all 95 counties in Tennessee. A group of criminal court judges submitted nine areas of concern to the Senate Bail Task Force regarding the bail system and GPS monitoring. Lawmakers on the task force are seeking ways to streamline communication and share information to ensure offenders follow bond conditions and law enforcement is aware of them. This action comes after a Mississippi woman was killed allegedly by her ex-boyfriend while he was out on bond with strict conditions to stay in Davidson County, though those conditions were not followed. The task force is expected to issue a report on its findings from this hearing by January.