Senate Bill 2567 amends the Tennessee Code regarding bail procedures for individuals charged with Class A and B felonies. The bill prohibits the release of such individuals on their own recognizance, as stated in the new subsection added to Section 40-11-115. Additionally, it removes existing provisions in Sections 40-11-115(d) and 40-11-116(c) that previously outlined certain bail conditions, and it mandates that bail must be set for these felony charges, specifying minimum amounts of $20,000 for Class A felonies and $10,000 for Class B felonies.

Furthermore, the bill modifies Section 40-11-118 by replacing a subdivision related to the conditions of bail release, ensuring that bail is set at a level deemed necessary by the court to ensure the defendant's appearance, while adhering to the newly established minimum amounts. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2024, and will apply to offenses committed on or after that date.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 40-11-115(d), 40-11-115, 40-11-116(c), 40-11-116, 40-11-116(b)(3), 40-11-118(a)(2), 40-11-118