One (1) or more persons may become security for the fine and costs by oral undertaking before the judge of the court of general sessions, or by written direction to the judge, and an entry of judgment based thereon.
Code 1858, §§ 4998, 5003 (deriv. Acts 1847-1848, ch. 55, §§ 3, 6); Shan., §§ 6957, 6962; Code 1932, §§ 11498, 11502; impl. am. Acts 1979, ch. 68, § 3; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 40-411; Acts 1993, ch. 241, § 59.
Structure 2021 Tennessee Code
Chapter 4 - Proceedings Before General Sessions Courts
§ 40-4-101. Preliminary Proceedings
§ 40-4-106. Payment of Fine and Costs
§ 40-4-107. Security for Fine and Costs
§ 40-4-108. Execution for Fine and Costs
§ 40-4-111. Bail Pending Appeal
§ 40-4-112. Appeal From Sentence Imposed
§ 40-4-123. Distribution of Fines, Forfeitures and Penalties