39 chapters · 917 sections in this title.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 40-15-101 Default of defendant
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(a) When a capias has been returned not to be found, and in felony cases when, before or after conviction, the defendant breaks jail or forfeits the bond for appearance, the court may strike the cause from the docket, and give judgment against the state for the costs as the state…
Tenn. Code Ann. § 40-15-102 Pretrial diversion meetings
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The parties to any possible criminal trial may meet to discuss the possibility of pretrial diversion as contained in this part.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 40-15-103 Deferring pending proceedings
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Upon stipulation of the parties, the court shall defer for a reasonable time any pending proceedings in the prosecution so that the procedures under §§ 40-15-102 — 40-15-105 may be pursued.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 40-15-104 Pretrial investigation
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(a) Upon stipulation of the parties, the trial court by order may direct any county, municipal or authorized private agency, available for this purpose, or the department of correction if no local agency is available, to conduct an investigation of the defendant's background. In …