Federal Court Upholds Tennessee Bail Law
September 01, 2026
September 01, 2026
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 1 -- Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti issued the following news:
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Federal Court Upholds Tennessee Bail Law
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The Tennessee Attorney General's Office announced that the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Tennessee has upheld the constitutionality of Tennessee's bail-setting law as amended by House Bill 1719.
In 2024, HB 1719 amended Tennessee Code Annotated SS 40-11 . . .
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Federal Court Upholds Tennessee Bail Law
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The Tennessee Attorney General's Office announced that the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Tennessee has upheld the constitutionality of Tennessee's bail-setting law as amended by House Bill 1719.
In 2024, HB 1719 amended Tennessee Code Annotated SS 40-11 . . .