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TN Code § 39-16-107 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 39 - Criminal Offenses|Chapter 16 - Offenses Against Administration of Government|Part 1 - Bribery|§ 39-16-107. Bribing a Witness

  A person commits an offense who:  Offers, confers or agrees to confer anything of value upon a witness or a person the defendant believes will be called as a witness in any official proceeding with intent to:  Corruptly influence the testimony of the witness;   Induce the witness to avoid or attempt to avoid legal process summoning the witness to testify; or   Induce the witness to be absent from an official proceeding to which that witness has been legally summoned; or     Is a witness or believes the person will be called as a witness in any official proceeding and solicits, accepts or agrees to accept anything of value upon an agreement or understanding that:  The witness's testimony will be corruptly influenced;   The witness will attempt to avoid legal process summoning the witness to testify; or   The witness will attempt to be absent from an official proceeding to which the witness has been legally summoned.       This section does not apply to the payment of additional compensation to an expert witness over and above the amount otherwise prescribed by law to be paid a witness.   Nothing in this section shall be deemed to nullify or repeal any contempt power of any judge of any court of this state.   Bribing a witness is a Class C felony.
TN Code § 39-16-108 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 39 - Criminal Offenses|Chapter 16 - Offenses Against Administration of Government|Part 1 - Bribery|§ 39-16-108. Bribing a Juror

  A person commits an offense who:  Offers, confers or agrees to confer any pecuniary benefit upon a juror with the intent that the juror's vote, opinion, decision or other action as a juror will be corruptly influenced; or   Solicits, accepts or agrees to accept any pecuniary benefit upon any agreement or understanding that the juror's vote, opinion, decision or other action as a juror will be corruptly influenced.     Nothing in this section shall be deemed to nullify or repeal any contempt power of any judge of any court of this state.   Bribing a juror is a Class C felony.
TN Code § 39-16-201 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 39 - Criminal Offenses|Chapter 16 - Offenses Against Administration of Government|Part 2 - Contraband in Penal Institutions|§ 39-16-201. Introduction or Possession of Weapons, Ammunition, Explosives, Intoxicants, Legend Drugs, or Controlled Substances or Controlled Substance Analogues Into Penal Institution

  As used in this section, unless the context otherwise requires, “telecommunication device” means any type of instrument, device, machine, or equipment that is capable of transmitting telephonic, electronic, digital, cellular or radio communications, or any part of such instrument, device, machine or equipment that is capable of facilitating the transmission of telephonic, electronic, digital, cellular or radio communications. “Telecommunication device” shall include, but not be limited to, cellular phones, digital phones and modem equipment devices.   It is unlawful for any person to:  Knowingly and with unlawful intent take, send, or otherwise cause to be taken into any penal institution where prisoners are quartered or under custodial supervision:  Any weapon, ammunition, or explosive;   Any intoxicant, legend drug, controlled substance, or controlled substance analogue found in chapter 17, part 4 of this title; or   Any telecommunication device; or     Knowingly and with unlawful intent possess any of the following materials while present in any penal institution where prisoners are quartered or under custodial supervision without the express written consent of the chief administrator of the institution:  Any weapon, ammunition, or explosive; or   Any intoxicant, legend drug, controlled substance, or controlled substance analogue found in chapter 17, part 4 of this title.        A violation of subdivision (b)(1)(A) or (b)(2)(A) is a Class C felony.   A violation of subdivision (b)(1)(B), (b)(1)(C), or (b)(2)(B) is a Class D felony.
TN Code § 39-16-302 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 39 - Criminal Offenses|Chapter 16 - Offenses Against Administration of Government|Part 3 - False Personation|§ 39-16-302. Impersonation of Licensed Professional

  It is unlawful for any person who is not licensed to do so, to practice or pretend to be licensed to practice a profession for which a license certifying the qualifications of the licensee to practice the profession is required.   A violation of this section is a Class E felony.
TN Code § 39-16-303 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 39 - Criminal Offenses|Chapter 16 - Offenses Against Administration of Government|Part 3 - False Personation|§ 39-16-303. Using a False Identification

  A person commits the offense of using a false identification who, for the purpose of obtaining goods, services or privileges to which the person is not otherwise entitled or eligible, uses a false identification.   A violation of this section is a Class C misdemeanor; however, if a violation of § 57-5-301(d)(3) or § 57-3-412(c) also constitutes a violation of this section, the offender shall be punished in accordance with those sections.
TN Code § 39-16-304 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 39 - Criminal Offenses|Chapter 16 - Offenses Against Administration of Government|Part 3 - False Personation|§ 39-16-304. Misrepresentation of Service Animal or Support Animal

  As used in this section, “service animal” and “support animal” have the same meanings as the terms are defined in  § 66-7-111(a).   A person commits the offense of misrepresentation of a service animal or support animal who knowingly:  Fraudulently represents, as a part of a request to maintain a service animal or support animal in residential rental property under § 66-7-111 or § 66-28-406, that the person has a disability or disability-related need for the use of a service animal or support animal; or   Provides documentation to a landlord under § 66-7-111(c) or § 66-28-406(c) that falsely states an animal is a service animal or support animal.     Misrepresentation of a service animal or support animal is a Class B misdemeanor.
TN Code § 39-16-401 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 39 - Criminal Offenses|Chapter 16 - Offenses Against Administration of Government|Part 4 - Misconduct Involving Public Officials and Employees|§ 39-16-401. Definitions for Public Misconduct Offenses

 As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires:   “Act” means a bodily movement, whether voluntary or involuntary, and includes speech;   “Law” means the constitution or a statute of this state or of the United States, a written opinion of a court of record, a municipal ordinance, or a rule authorized by and lawfully adopted under a statute; and   “Public servant” means a person elected, selected, appointed, employed, or otherwise designated as one (1) of the following even if the public servant has not yet qualified for office or assumed the duties:  An officer, employee, or agent of government;   A juror or grand juror;   An arbitrator, referee, or other person who is authorized by law or private written agreement to hear or determine a cause or controversy;   An attorney at law or notary public when participating in performing a governmental function;   A candidate for nomination or election to public office; or   A person who is performing a governmental function under claim of right although not legally qualified to do so.
TN Code § 39-16-403 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 39 - Criminal Offenses|Chapter 16 - Offenses Against Administration of Government|Part 4 - Misconduct Involving Public Officials and Employees|§ 39-16-403. Official Oppression

  A public servant acting under color of office or employment commits an offense who:  Intentionally subjects another to mistreatment or to arrest, detention, stop, frisk, halt, search, seizure, dispossession, assessment or lien when the public servant knows the conduct is unlawful; or   Intentionally denies or impedes another in the exercise or enjoyment of any right, privilege, power or immunity, when the public servant knows the conduct is unlawful.     For purposes of this section, a public servant acts under color of office or employment if the public servant acts, or purports to act, in an official capacity or takes advantage of the actual or purported capacity.   An offense under this section is a Class E felony.   Charges for official oppression may be brought only by indictment, presentment or criminal information; provided, that nothing in this section shall deny a person from pursuing other criminal charges by affidavit of complaint.
TN Code § 39-16-404 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 39 - Criminal Offenses|Chapter 16 - Offenses Against Administration of Government|Part 4 - Misconduct Involving Public Officials and Employees|§ 39-16-404. Misuse of Official Information

  A public servant commits an offense who, by reason of information to which the public servant has access in the public servant's official capacity and that has not been made public, attains or aids another to attain a benefit.   An offense under this section is a Class B misdemeanor.
TN Code § 39-16-405 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 39 - Criminal Offenses|Chapter 16 - Offenses Against Administration of Government|Part 4 - Misconduct Involving Public Officials and Employees|§ 39-16-405. Purchasing Property Sold Through Court

  A judge, sheriff, court clerk, court officer or employee of any court commits an offense who bids or purchases, directly or indirectly, for personal reasons or for any other person, on any kind of property sold through the court for which the judge, sheriff, court clerk, court officer, or employee discharges official duties.   A bid or purchase in violation of subsection (a) is voidable at the option of the person aggrieved.   An offense under this section is a Class C misdemeanor with no incarceration permitted.
TN Code § 39-16-406 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 39 - Criminal Offenses|Chapter 16 - Offenses Against Administration of Government|Part 4 - Misconduct Involving Public Officials and Employees|§ 39-16-406. Suspension, Removal and Discharge From Office

  A public servant convicted under § 39-16-402, § 39-16-403 or § 39-16-404 shall be removed from office or discharged from the position.   A public servant elected or appointed for a specified term shall be:  Suspended without pay immediately upon conviction in the trial court through the final disposition of the case;   Removed from office for the duration of the term during which the conviction occurred if the conviction becomes final; and   Barred from holding any appointed or elected office for ten (10) years from the date the conviction becomes final.     A public servant who serves at-will shall be discharged upon conviction in the trial court. Subsequent public service shall rest with the hiring or appointing authority; provided, that the authority has been fully informed of the conviction.
TN Code § 39-16-407 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 39 - Criminal Offenses|Chapter 16 - Offenses Against Administration of Government|Part 4 - Misconduct Involving Public Officials and Employees|§ 39-16-407. Misrepresenting Information to State Auditor

  A public servant commits an offense who, with intent to deceive, knowingly misrepresents material information related to an audit conducted by an auditor in the department of audit.   A violation of this section is a Class C misdemeanor.
TN Code § 39-16-408 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 39 - Criminal Offenses|Chapter 16 - Offenses Against Administration of Government|Part 4 - Misconduct Involving Public Officials and Employees|§ 39-16-408. Sexual Contact With Inmates

  For purposes of this section, unless the context otherwise requires:  “Law enforcement officer” and “correctional employee” include a person working in that capacity as a private contractor or employee of a private contractor; and   “Volunteer” means any person who, after fulfilling the appropriate policy requirements, is assigned to a volunteer job and provides a service without pay from the correctional agency, except for compensation for those expenses incurred directly as a result of the volunteer service.     It is an offense for a law enforcement officer, correctional employee, vendor or volunteer to engage in sexual contact or sexual penetration, as such terms are defined in § 39-13-501, with a prisoner or inmate who is in custody at a penal institution as defined in § 39-16-601, whether the conduct occurs on or off the grounds of the institution.   A violation of this section is a Class E felony.
TN Code § 39-16-409 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 39 - Criminal Offenses|Chapter 16 - Offenses Against Administration of Government|Part 4 - Misconduct Involving Public Officials and Employees|§ 39-16-409. Sexual Contact With Probationer or Parolee

  For purposes of this section, unless the context otherwise requires:  “Probation and parole officer” means a probation and parole officer as defined in § 40-28-102; and   “Probationer or parolee” means any individual who is placed on probation or parole, as defined in § 40-28-102, and who is under the active supervision of the department of correction. For the purpose of this section only, “probationer or parolee” does not include the lawful spouse of a probation and parole officer who is placed under the supervision of the department of correction  subsequent to the marriage.     It is an offense for a probation and parole officer to engage in sexual contact or sexual penetration, as defined in § 39-13-501, whether consensual or nonconsensual, with a probationer or parolee who is under the supervision of the department of correction; provided, that the probation or parole officer knows or reasonably should know the person is a probationer or parolee.   A violation of this section is a Class E felony.
TN Code § 39-16-410 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 39 - Criminal Offenses|Chapter 16 - Offenses Against Administration of Government|Part 4 - Misconduct Involving Public Officials and Employees|§ 39-16-410. Unlawful Acts Related to Audits

  It is an offense for a supervisor to intentionally:  Instruct, direct, or encourage an employee to make a false statement, entry, notation, or report during or in relation to an audit;   Alter, destroy, or conceal information, documentation, or material having evidentiary value to an audit; or   Interfere with, impede, obstruct, or limit access to any information, documentation, or communication that is requested during or in relation to an audit.     It is an offense for an employee to intentionally interfere with, impede, or obstruct any information, documentation, or communication that is requested during or in relation to the audit if that employee, based on experience, training, and longevity, knew or should have known what information, documentation, or communication was being requested.   A violation of subsection (a) or (b) is a Class A misdemeanor.   Charges for a violation of subsection (a) or (b) may be brought only by indictment, presentment, or criminal information; provided, that nothing in this section shall deny a person from pursuing other criminal charges by affidavit of complaint.   As used in this section, unless the context otherwise requires:  “Audit” means any audit or investigation conducted by or on behalf of the comptroller of the treasury;   “Employee” means an individual who works under a supervisor and who receives compensation from the state;   “Limit access” means any time a supervisor requires the presence of a supervisor before:  Allowing information to be reviewed during the audit process; or   Allowing communication between employees and auditors or investigators of the comptroller of the treasury; and     “Supervisor” means an employee of the state who manages, supervises, directs, or controls the employment status, work, or responsibility of any employee. “Supervisor” includes, but is not limited to, any commissioner, executive director, or staff director.
TN Code § 39-16-501 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 39 - Criminal Offenses|Chapter 16 - Offenses Against Administration of Government|Part 5 - Interference With Government Operations|§ 39-16-501. Part Definitions

 As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires:   “Public servant” means a person elected, selected, employed or otherwise designated as one (1) of the following, even if the person has not yet qualified for office or assumed the duties:  An officer, employee, or agent of government;   A juror or grand juror;   An arbitrator or other person who is authorized by law or private written contract to hear or determine a controversy;   An attorney or notary public performing a governmental function; or   A candidate for nomination or election to public office; and     “Statement” means any representation of fact.
TN Code § 39-16-502 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 39 - Criminal Offenses|Chapter 16 - Offenses Against Administration of Government|Part 5 - Interference With Government Operations|§ 39-16-502. False Reports

  It is unlawful for any person to:  Initiate a report or statement to a law enforcement officer concerning an offense or incident within the officer's concern knowing that:  The offense or incident reported did not occur;   The person has no information relating to the offense or incident reported; or   The information relating to the offense reported is false; or     Make a report or statement in response to a legitimate inquiry by a law enforcement officer concerning a material fact about an offense or incident within the officer's concern, knowing that the report or statement is false and with the intent to obstruct or hinder the officer from:  Preventing the offense or incident from occurring or continuing to occur; or   Apprehending or locating another person suspected of committing an offense; or     Intentionally initiate or circulate a report of a past, present, or impending bombing, fire or other emergency, knowing that the report is false or baseless and knowing:  It will cause action of any sort by an official or volunteer agency organized to deal with those emergencies;   It will place a person in fear of imminent serious bodily injury; or   It will prevent or interrupt the occupation of any building, place of assembly, form of conveyance, or any other place to which the public has access.        A violation of subdivision (a)(1) or (a)(2) is a Class D felony.   A violation of subdivision (a)(3) is a Class C felony.
TN Code § 39-16-503 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 39 - Criminal Offenses|Chapter 16 - Offenses Against Administration of Government|Part 5 - Interference With Government Operations|§ 39-16-503. Tampering With or Fabricating Evidence

  It is unlawful for any person, knowing that an investigation or official proceeding is pending or in progress, to:  Alter, destroy, or conceal any record, document or thing with intent to impair its verity, legibility, or availability as evidence in the investigation or official proceeding; or   Make, present, or use any record, document or thing with knowledge of its falsity and with intent to affect the course or outcome of the investigation or official proceeding.     A violation of this section is a Class C felony.
TN Code § 39-16-504 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 39 - Criminal Offenses|Chapter 16 - Offenses Against Administration of Government|Part 5 - Interference With Government Operations|§ 39-16-504. Destruction of and Tampering With Governmental Records

  It is unlawful for any person to:  Knowingly make a false entry in, or false alteration of, a governmental record;   Make, present, or use any record, document or thing with knowledge of its falsity and with intent that it will be taken as a genuine governmental record; or   Intentionally and unlawfully destroy, conceal, remove or otherwise impair the verity, legibility or availability of a governmental record.     A violation of this section is a Class E felony.    Upon notification from any public official having custody of government records, including those created by municipal, county or state government agencies, that records have been unlawfully removed from a government records office, appropriate legal action may be taken by the city attorney, county attorney or attorney general, as the case may be, to obtain a warrant for possession of any public records which have been unlawfully transferred or removed in violation of this section.   The records shall be returned to the office of origin immediately after safeguards are established to prevent further recurrence of unlawful transfer or removal.
TN Code § 39-16-508 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 39 - Criminal Offenses|Chapter 16 - Offenses Against Administration of Government|Part 5 - Interference With Government Operations|§ 39-16-508. Coercion of Juror

  A person commits an offense who by means of coercion:  Influences or attempts to influence a juror in the exercise of the juror's official power or in the performance of the juror's official duty; or   Influences or attempts to influence a juror not to vote or to vote in a particular manner.     A violation of this section is a Class E felony.
TN Code § 39-16-509 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 39 - Criminal Offenses|Chapter 16 - Offenses Against Administration of Government|Part 5 - Interference With Government Operations|§ 39-16-509. Improper Influence of Juror

  A person commits an offense who privately communicates with a juror with intent to influence the outcome of the proceeding on the basis of considerations other than those authorized by law.   A violation of this section is a Class A misdemeanor.
TN Code § 39-16-510 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 39 - Criminal Offenses|Chapter 16 - Offenses Against Administration of Government|Part 5 - Interference With Government Operations|§ 39-16-510. Retaliation for Past Action

   A person commits the offense of retaliation for past action who harms or threatens to harm a witness at an official proceeding, judge, district attorney general, an assistant district attorney general, an employee of the district attorney general or a law enforcement officer, clerk, employee of the clerk, juror or former juror, or a family member of any such person, by any unlawful act in retaliation for anything the witness, judge, district attorney general, assistant district attorney general, employee of the district attorney general or a law enforcement officer, clerk, employee of the clerk, or juror did in an official capacity as witness, judge, district attorney general, assistant district attorney general, employee of the district attorney general or a law enforcement officer, clerk, employee of the clerk, or juror. The offense of retaliation for past action shall not apply to an employee of a clerk who harms or threatens to harm the clerk.   For purposes of subdivision (a)(1), “family member” means the spouse, parent, grandparent, stepmother, stepfather, child, grandchild, brother, sister, half-brother, half-sister, adopted children of the parent, or the spouse's parents.     A violation of this section is a Class E felony.
TN Code § 39-16-511 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 39 - Criminal Offenses|Chapter 16 - Offenses Against Administration of Government|Part 5 - Interference With Government Operations|§ 39-16-511. Compensation for Past Action

  A person commits an offense who offers, confers, or agrees to confer any benefit upon a juror for the juror's having exercised the juror's official power or performed the juror's official duty in favor of the person or another.   A violation of this section is a Class A misdemeanor.
TN Code § 39-16-512 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 39 - Criminal Offenses|Chapter 16 - Offenses Against Administration of Government|Part 5 - Interference With Government Operations|§ 39-16-512. Receipt of Compensation for Past Action

  A person commits an offense who solicits, accepts, or agrees to accept any benefit for having exercised official power or performed official duty in favor of another as a juror.   A violation of this section is a Class A misdemeanor.