(A) When a Town Judge is not available or when an accused offender requests and has reasonable grounds for a delay in the proceedings of his or her case, he or she shall be allowed to post an appearance bond with a Town Judge or with the clerk of the court, provided the alleged offender is not drunk, in need of protective custody, nor otherwise poses a threat to himself or the community.
(B) An appearance bond in any case before the Town Court shall be in such amount as a Town Judge shall prescribe and shall be conditioned that the defendant shall appear for proceedings before the Town Court at the stated time and place. An appeal bond in any traffic case shall be in the sum of $250 cash and shall be conditioned such that if the Circuit Court or Criminal Court shall find against the appellant, the fine or penalty and all costs of the trial and appeal shall be promptly paid by the defendant. An appearance or appeal bond in any case may be made in the form of a cash deposit or by any corporate surety companies authorized to do business in Tennessee. No other type bond shall be acceptable.
(Ord. 2005-20, passed 1-23-06; Am. Ord. 2006-14, passed 9-11-06)