Bail Bond Discovery Process

Summary

Bail bonds in Tennessee are surety bonds used to secure release from custody. Bail bond agents charge around 10% of the bail amount. If the defendant fails to appear, the bond company can seek repayment or use a bounty hunter. For a Motion of Discovery, write a formal request to the court clerk, specify needed documents, and serve a copy to the opposing party. If denied, file a motion compelling discovery and request court sanctions if non-compliance continues. Contact your local bar association for lawyer referrals.

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Bond
Hello **** Prather, could you please provide a bit more detail about your issue with the bond? Also, can you tell me which state you're in as laws can vary based on location?
Tennessee
Hello **** Prather, are you seeking information about bail bonds in Tennessee or bond related to real estate or businesses? The law and procedure can vary depending on the context.
Bail bond
Hello **** Prather, in Tennessee:
- Bail bonds are a type of surety bond used to secure the release from custody of a person charged with a crime.
- Bail bond agents or companies usually charge a fee of *% of the total bail amount.
- If the defendant fails to appear in court, the bail bond company can seek repayment from the defendant or use a bounty hunter to bring them in.
I have not been able to get the motion of discovery
Hello **** Prather, in Tennessee:
- A Motion of Discovery is a request made to the court for specific documents related to a case.
- You have a right to it. If denied, you can file a motion compelling discovery.
- If still not provided, you can ask the court for sanctions against the non-compliant party.
How can I get it
In Tennessee, to get a Motion of Discovery, you need to:
- Write a formal request to the court clerk
- Specify the documents you need
- Make sure to serve a copy of the request to the opposing party.
Can you recommend me a lawyer
I'm sorry, but as FreeLawChat, we don't provide specific lawyer recommendations. We're here to provide general information about legal issues. You can consider contacting your local bar association in Tennessee for a referral.