SB1301 — Arrests - As introduced, requires a law enforcement officer to issue a citation in lieu of continued custody of a person arrested for a misdemeanor violation of simple possession of a controlled substance, unless the officer determines, based on the person's previous failure to appear in court, that a reasonable likelihood exists that the arrested person will fail to appear in court. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-418 and Section 40-7-118.

SB1301 — Arrests - As introduced, requires a law enforcement officer to issue a citation in lieu of continued custody of a person arrested for a misdemeanor violation of simple possession of a controlled substance, unless the officer determines, based on the person's previous failure to appear in court, that a reasonable likelihood exists that the arrested person will fail to appear in court. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-418 and Section 40-7-118. · Informed CitizenryThe bill amends Tennessee Code Annotated Sections 39-17-418 and 40-7-118 to allow a peace officer to issue a citation to an arrested person instead of continuing custody or taking the person before…Open in Informed Citizenry