Legal Question in Criminal Law in Tennessee

Can Tennessee hold you in custody without giving a bond for over 72 hours, with no past criminal record?


Asked on 7/01/14, 2:42 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

In short, it depends on the charge. It is not uncommon for a violation of probation warrant to be issued "hold without bond." By law, warrants for violation of parole are not eligible for bail bond.

For other arrests, a reasonable bond is required, but the person will be before a court on the next day the court (judge) is on the bench following their arrest and that will be the first time to ask for bond or a bond reduction.

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Answered on 7/01/14, 6:58 am


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