A Tennessee Failure to Appear Bind-Over Order is a court order issued by a judge in the state of Tennessee, which requires an individual who has failed to appear in court for a scheduled hearing to be present for their next court date. This type of order can be issued in both criminal and civil cases. There are two types of Tennessee Failure to Appear Bind-Over Orders: criminal and civil. In the criminal context, a Tennessee Failure to Appear Bind-Over Order is issued when an individual who has been charged with a crime fails to appear in court for a scheduled hearing. The bind-over order directs the individual to appear in court on the next scheduled hearing. If the individual fails to comply with the order, a warrant may be issued for their arrest. In the civil context, a Tennessee Failure to Appear Bind-Over Order is issued when an individual fails to appear in court for a scheduled hearing regarding a civil lawsuit. The order directs the individual to appear in court on the next scheduled hearing. If the individual fails to comply with the order, the court may issue a judgment in favor of the other party. Regardless of the context, failure to comply with a Tennessee Failure to Appear Bind-Over Order can result in significant legal consequences, including the possibility of arrest or a judgment being entered against the individual.