The preliminary hearing may not be waived by the defendant if the state makes a timely objection, for good cause shown, to the defendant's request for waiver.
Structure 2021 Tennessee Code
Chapter 10 - Preliminary Examination
§ 40-10-101. Notice of Charge and Right to Counsel
§ 40-10-102. Time Allowed to Procure Counsel
§ 40-10-103. Separation and Exclusion of Witnesses
§ 40-10-105. Election by Prisoner to Perform Hard Labor
§ 40-10-106. Reports on Elections to Perform Hard Labor
§ 40-10-107. Bond of Witnesses
§ 40-10-109. Increase of Bond — Surety
§ 40-10-110. Minors as Witnesses
§ 40-10-111. Commitment of Witnesses
§ 40-10-112. Bail of Witnesses
§ 40-10-113. Magistrates Acting in Association
§ 40-10-114. Waiver of Preliminary Hearing — Objection by State