In all misdemeanor cases where bond is made for appearance before the court, each
of the judges of said court is hereby authorized and empowered to prescribe the amount
of bail, either cash or otherwise, with the same discretionary powers granted to courts
of record by Tennessee Code Annotated, section 40-11-113. Upon default in appearance
of the defendant, the judge before whom such default occurs is hereby authorized to
grant relief, lessen or remit liability upon the recognizance, as provided for other
courts in Tennessee Code Annotated, section 40-11-203 and section 40-11-204; and in
case of cash bonds, said judge may hear proof and order any fine imposed and cost
to be paid out of such bond. Any unused surplus of cash bond and other funds in excess
of cost paid for exoneration of sureties shall be disbursed by the court clerk as
provided by law for forfeitures.
