§ 40-35-116. Revocation of bail on conviction.

TN Code § 40-35-116 (2019) (N/A)
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(a) If a defendant is convicted of first degree murder, a Class A felony, rape, aggravated robbery, aggravated sexual battery, aggravated kidnapping, aggravated child abuse, statutory rape by an authority figure or a violation of § 39-17-417(b) or (i), the judge shall revoke bail immediately, notwithstanding sentencing hearings, motions for a new trial and related post-guilt determination hearings.

(b) If a defendant is convicted of any other felony offense, the judge may revoke bail immediately, notwithstanding sentencing hearing, motion for a new trial and related post-guilt determination hearings.

(c) If the court revokes the defendant's bail, the defendant shall be housed in a local jail pending the sentencing determination. Following sentencing, the defendant shall be transferred to the custody of the authority to whom the defendant was sentenced.

(d) If a defendant is convicted of first degree murder, the judge may house the defendant in a local jail or may transfer custody to the department of correction pending further proceedings in the trial court.