Tennesseans change bail rules for several crimes with passage of Amendment 1

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Tennesseans overwhelmingly approved Amendment 1 on Tuesday, supporting changes to the state Constitution on how judges determine the release of defendants ahead of trial. The amendment, which passed with more than two-thirds of votes in support, expands the types of crimes for which a judge can deny bail. With its passage, judges will be able […]

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• Tennesseans change bail rules for several crimes with passage of Amendment 1Tennesseans overwhelmingly approved Amendment 1 on Tuesday, supporting changes to the state Constitution on how judges determine the release of defendants ahead of trial. The amendment, which passed with more than two-thirds of votes in support, expands the types of crimes for which a judge can deny bail. With its passage, judges will be able […]wpln.org · 4 Nov, 04:06