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2023 Tennessee Code › Title 8 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 8-1-101 — 65-168) › Chapter 10 - CONSTABLES (§§ 8-10-101 — 8-10-206) › Part 1 - IN GENERAL (§§ 8-10-101 — 8-10-120) › Section 8-10-111 - Duties

(a)
It is the duty of a constable to execute all process lawfully directed to the constable, and to wait upon the court, when appointed by the county legislative body or by the sheriff, as the case may be.
(b)
(1)
In counties governed by a metropolitan government as provided for by title 7, chapters 1-3, any constable to whom a precept or process is directed by a judge or clerk of a court of general sessions may perform the constable's duties relating thereto by delivering such precept or process within a reasonable time to the sheriff of the county, who shall serve such precept or process.
(2)
Upon delivering the precept or process to the sheriff as provided in this subsection (b) and taking a receipt therefor, the constable will have performed the constable's function and duty relating thereto. Thereupon, the constable and the surety on the constable's bond shall be relieved of all liability for failure to serve the precept or process, and the constable shall not be subject to any penalty or fine for refusing or neglecting to serve such precept or process.
(3)
Nothing in this subsection (b) shall change, alter, or diminish the duties of the constable under §
8-10-113
.
(4)
Duly elected constables when proceeding under this subsection (b) shall not accept any fees for their services.
(5)
Proper action hereunder by any constable shall not constitute a failure to perform such constable's statutory duties and shall not act to vacate the office.
(c)
All constables in counties having a population of not less than sixty-seven thousand five hundred (67,500) nor more than sixty-seven thousand six hundred (67,600), according to the 1980 federal census or any subsequent federal census, may serve summonses, garnishments, subpoenas, attachments and all other documents from the circuit and chancery courts.
Code 1858, § 397; Shan., § 488; Code 1932, § 734; Acts 1967, ch. 157, § 1; impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 7, 36; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-1011; Acts 1984, ch. 904, § 1.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 8 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 8-1-101 — 65-168) › Chapter 10 - CONSTABLES (§§ 8-10-101 — 8-10-206) › Part 1 - IN GENERAL (§§ 8-10-101 — 8-10-120) › Section 8-10-112 - Failure to perform duty

A failure on the part of the constable to comply with such requirement in such reasonable time as the court may prescribe shall vacate the office.
Code 1858, § 398; Shan., § 489; Code 1932, § 735; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-1012.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 8 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 8-1-101 — 65-168) › Chapter 10 - CONSTABLES (§§ 8-10-101 — 8-10-206) › Part 1 - IN GENERAL (§§ 8-10-101 — 8-10-120) › Section 8-10-113 - Acting for sheriff and coroner

A constable may execute process from any court whenever there is at the time neither sheriff nor coroner, or whenever both the sheriff and the coroner are incompetent, or one (1) of those offices is vacant and the person holding the other office is incompetent in the particular case.
Code 1858, § 394 (deriv. Acts 1807, ch. 104, § 13); Shan., § 485; Code 1932, § 731; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-1013.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 8 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 8-1-101 — 65-168) › Chapter 10 - CONSTABLES (§§ 8-10-101 — 8-10-206) › Part 1 - IN GENERAL (§§ 8-10-101 — 8-10-120) › Section 8-10-114 - Grand jury process

A constable appointed to wait upon grand juries, during the term of the constable's appointment, has power and authority to execute and return all process for enforcing the attendance of witnesses sent for by the grand jury.
Code 1858, § 395 (deriv. Acts 1857-1858, ch. 29); Shan., § 486; Code 1932, § 732; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-1014.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 8 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 8-1-101 — 65-168) › Chapter 10 - CONSTABLES (§§ 8-10-101 — 8-10-206) › Part 1 - IN GENERAL (§§ 8-10-101 — 8-10-120) › Section 8-10-115 - Fine for failure to serve process

Any constable to whom a precept or process is directed by a judge of the court of general sessions who refuses or neglects to serve such precept or process may be fined for every such offense on complaint of any person prosecuting, at the discretion of the court, the fine to be paid to the person complaining.
Code 1858, § 391 (deriv. Acts 1741, ch. 5, § 8); Shan., § 482; Code 1932, § 729; impl. am. Acts 1979, ch. 68, §§ 2, 3; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-1015.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 8 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 8-1-101 — 65-168) › Chapter 10 - CONSTABLES (§§ 8-10-101 — 8-10-206) › Part 1 - IN GENERAL (§§ 8-10-101 — 8-10-120) › Section 8-10-116 - Penalty for improper conduct of sales

It is a Class C misdemeanor, for which, on conviction, a constable may be removed from office and otherwise punished, for a constable to make any official sale at unlawful hours, or to purchase at the constable's own sales.
Code 1858, § 393 (deriv. Acts 1805, ch. 31, § 1; 1807, ch. 99, § 1; 1813, ch. 103); Shan., § 484; Code 1932, § 730; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-1016; Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 113.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 8 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 8-1-101 — 65-168) › Chapter 10 - CONSTABLES (§§ 8-10-101 — 8-10-206) › Part 1 - IN GENERAL (§§ 8-10-101 — 8-10-120) › Section 8-10-117 - Emergency deputation of special constable

A judge may, in writing, specially depute any discreet person of full age, not being a party to the suit pending, to perform any particular duty devolving by law upon a constable, if no constable is at hand, and the business urgent; but no judge shall make such special deputation, unless one (1) of the parties to a suit pending, or the party's attorney, shall make oath before the judge, and file the same in writing, stating that, to the best of the party's information, there is no regular officer at hand, and that the business is urgent. The person thus deputized is vested with all the powers of a constable for the occasion, and is subject to the same obligations and penalties.
Code 1858, §§ 4148, 4149 (deriv. Acts 1741, ch. 5, § 9); Acts 1869-1870, ch. 104, § 1; Shan., §§ 5960, 5961; mod. Code 1932, §§ 10161, 10162; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-1017; imp. am. Acts 1979, ch. 68, § 3.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 8 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 8-1-101 — 65-168) › Chapter 10 - CONSTABLES (§§ 8-10-101 — 8-10-206) › Part 1 - IN GENERAL (§§ 8-10-101 — 8-10-120) › Section 8-10-118 - Vacancy in office

Any vacancy in the office of constable shall be filled by appointment of the county legislative body and by election of the people in accordance with §
5-1-104
.
Acts 1993, ch. 414, § 10.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 8 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 8-1-101 — 65-168) › Chapter 10 - CONSTABLES (§§ 8-10-101 — 8-10-206) › Part 1 - IN GENERAL (§§ 8-10-101 — 8-10-120) › Section 8-10-119 - Official uniform

(a)
Any constable may wear the official uniform of the type and design with the insignias of the Tennessee constable as described in subsection (b). Wearing of the uniform is permissive with the individual constable when such uniform is purchased by the constable; provided, that if such uniform is provided by the county, then the uniform shall be worn in accordance with a dress code adopted by the county legislative body or the sheriff of such county.
(b)
The official uniform for the constable shall consist of:
(1)
Taupe pants with a one-inch wide brown stripe running vertically down each side of the pants;
(2)
Shirts of either dark brown or white, at the discretion of the constable, displaying a patch of a design approved by the Tennessee Constable Association or the Tennessee Constable Council;
(3)
A necktie of either taupe or brown, at the discretion of the constable; and
(4)
Black leather gear and black shoes. Western type belts, holsters and tie-downs are prohibited.
(c)
This section does not apply in any county which has removed from constables any law enforcement powers.
(d)
This section does not apply in counties having a population of not less than fourteen thousand six hundred fifty (14,650) nor more than fifteen thousand (15,000), according to the 1990 federal census or any subsequent federal census.
Acts 1996, ch. 686, §§ 2, 4; 2004, ch. 655, § 1.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 8 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 8-1-101 — 65-168) › Chapter 10 - CONSTABLES (§§ 8-10-101 — 8-10-206) › Part 1 - IN GENERAL (§§ 8-10-101 — 8-10-120) › Section 8-10-120 - Constable patrol cars

(a)
Constable patrol cars may be white with a brown stripe running horizontally along the upper side. This color scheme shall not be used by any other state or local law enforcement official or agency; provided, that any state or local law enforcement official or agency that is using such color scheme on March 29, 1996, may continue to use such color scheme. When adopted for use by a county constable, the stripe design and other emblems and lettering shall conform to the official uniform markings adopted by the Tennessee Constable Association or the Tennessee Constable Council on file with the director.
(b)
Constable patrol cars which conform to the description in subsection (a), which are being operated as provided in §
55-9-414
, and which are used as emergency vehicles, may be equipped with blue lights and/or red lights and sirens.
(c)
Nothing in this section shall prohibit a county constable from operating unmarked cars for other law enforcement purposes.
(d)
Any constable operating a patrol car and using the lights described in this section must have graduated from the last calendar date in-service sponsored by the Tennessee Constable Association or the Tennessee Constable Council.
(e)
Each constable shall be responsible for all costs in marking patrol cars.
(f)
This section shall not apply in any county which has removed from constables any law enforcement powers.
(g)
This section does not apply in counties having a population of not less than fourteen thousand six hundred fifty (14,650) nor more than fifteen thousand (15,000), according to the 1990 federal census or any subsequent federal census.
Acts 1996, ch. 686, §§ 3, 4; 2004, ch. 655, §§ 2, 3.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 8 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 8-1-101 — 65-168) › Chapter 10 - CONSTABLES (§§ 8-10-101 — 8-10-206) › Part 2 - TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS (§§ 8-10-201 — 8-10-206) › Section 8-10-201 - In-service education

The Tennessee Constable Association, the Tennessee Constable Council, and the East Tennessee Constables Association may develop and maintain a series of in-service education courses to be offered routinely throughout the year in the various divisions of the state. These courses shall be offered at nights or on weekends so as not to interfere with the constables' other full-time work. Courses offered shall contain information pertinent to the various aspects of civil and criminal process, firearms certification, and other issues relative to the powers and duties of constables. The constables shall pay costs of the courses unless state or local funds are made available. Upon completion of the in-service course, the Tennessee Constable Association, the Tennessee Constable Council, or the East Tennessee Constables Association, as applicable, shall issue a certificate of completion to each officer.
Amended by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 667, s 1, eff. 3/18/2022.
Acts 1993, ch. 414, § 2; 2004, ch. 655, § 4.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 8 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 8-1-101 — 65-168) › Chapter 10 - CONSTABLES (§§ 8-10-101 — 8-10-206) › Part 2 - TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS (§§ 8-10-201 — 8-10-206) › Section 8-10-202 - Course time requirements

(a)
Each constable elected under §
8-10-101
shall complete forty (40) hours of in-service course time for each twelve-month period during which the constable holds office, beginning on the date the constable is sworn into office.
(b)
This section does not apply to any constable with twenty (20) years of cumulative service as a constable before May 3, 2018.
Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 889, s 1, eff. 5/3/2018.
Acts 1993, ch. 414, § 3.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 8 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 8-1-101 — 65-168) › Chapter 10 - CONSTABLES (§§ 8-10-101 — 8-10-206) › Part 2 - TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS (§§ 8-10-201 — 8-10-206) › Section 8-10-203 - Range qualification

Constables must be range-qualified prior to being authorized to carry a firearm. Qualification may be sponsored by the Tennessee Constable Association, the Tennessee Constable Council, the East Tennessee Constables Association, or by the local law enforcement authority.
Amended by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 667, s 2, eff. 3/18/2022.
Acts 1993, ch. 414, § 4; 2004, ch. 655, § 5.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 8 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 8-1-101 — 65-168) › Chapter 10 - CONSTABLES (§§ 8-10-101 — 8-10-206) › Part 2 - TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS (§§ 8-10-201 — 8-10-206) › Section 8-10-204 - Requirements for taking office - Power of arrest

In all counties where constables are not otherwise prohibited, constables shall be duly elected, trained, and qualified. Constables who meet the provisions of this chapter shall take the oath of office, be sworn and bonded, and retain the power of arrest.
Acts 1993, ch. 414, § 5.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 8 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 8-1-101 — 65-168) › Chapter 10 - CONSTABLES (§§ 8-10-101 — 8-10-206) › Part 2 - TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS (§§ 8-10-201 — 8-10-206) › Section 8-10-205 - Notification of election or appointment

The county election council shall notify the Tennessee Constable Association, the Tennessee Constable Council, or the East Tennessee Constables Association, as applicable, within sixty (60) days of election of the constable. Where the constable is appointed by the county legislative body, the county clerk shall notify the Tennessee Constable Association, the Tennessee Constable Council, or the East Tennessee Constables Association, as applicable, within sixty (60) days of appointment of the constable. The council or county clerk shall provide the name of the county constable, the constable's current address, and telephone number.
Amended by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 667, s 3, eff. 3/18/2022.
Acts 1993, ch. 414, § 6; 2004, ch. 655, § 6.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 8 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 8-1-101 — 65-168) › Chapter 10 - CONSTABLES (§§ 8-10-101 — 8-10-206) › Part 2 - TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS (§§ 8-10-201 — 8-10-206) › Section 8-10-206 - Applicability

(a)
Sections §§
8-10-201
- 8-10-205 do not apply to any constable who has served for four (4) years prior to July 1, 1993.
(b)
This part shall not apply to constables whose law enforcement powers have been removed but who have retained the authority to serve lawfully issued process.
Acts 1993, ch. 414, §§ 7, 9.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 8 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 8-1-101 — 65-168) › Chapter 11 - COUNTY TRUSTEES (§§ 8-11-101 — 8-11-113) › Section 8-11-101 - Election - Term of office

(a)
A county trustee is elected for each county by the qualified voters thereof, and holds office for four (4) years and until a successor is qualified.
(b)
If a vacancy shall occur in the office of trustee, the vacancy shall be filled as provided for in §
5-1-104(b)
.
Code 1858, § 424 (deriv. Acts 1835-1836, ch. 2, § 4); Shan., §520; mod. Code 1932, § 772; impl. am. Tenn. Const., art. 7, § 1 as amended in 1960; impl. am. Acts 1961, ch. 194, § 2; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-1101; Acts 1981, ch. 318, § 6.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 8 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 8-1-101 — 65-168) › Chapter 11 - COUNTY TRUSTEES (§§ 8-11-101 — 8-11-113) › Section 8-11-102 - Entry into office - Oath - Bond

Before entering into the duties of the office, the county trustee shall take an oath to support the constitutions of this state and of the United States, and an oath of office. The county trustee shall execute an official bond in at least the minimum amount required by §
8-11-103
. The county legislative body may by resolution require a greater amount of bond for the county trustee than the minimum required by §
8-11-103
. The bond must be prepared, executed, filed, and recorded in accordance with title 8, chapter 19. The county legislative body may by resolution require that the county trustee enter into an additional bond at any time during the term of office of the county trustee.
Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 207, s 8, eff. 7/1/2023.
Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 315, s 4, eff. 4/29/2013.
Code 1858, § 425 (deriv. Acts 1835-1836, ch. 2, § 5); Shan., §521; mod. Code 1932, § 773; impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 7, 36; modified; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-1102; Acts 1998, ch. 677, § 10.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 8 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 8-1-101 — 65-168) › Chapter 11 - COUNTY TRUSTEES (§§ 8-11-101 — 8-11-113) › Section 8-11-103 - Minimum amount of bond - Determination - Surety

(a)
The minimum amount of the official bond executed by each county trustee for each term of office, as required by §
8-11-102
, shall be determined from the amount of revenues handled by the trustee during the last fiscal year audited by the comptroller of the treasury, or from the last audit approved by the comptroller of the treasury which was duly prepared in counties using certified public accountants.
(b)
(1)
If the official bond of the county trustee is executed by a surety company authorized to transact business in this state, the minimum amount of the bond shall be based on the revenues as follows:
(A)
Four percent (4%) up to three million dollars ($3,000,000) of the funds collected by the office; and
(B)
Two percent (2%) of the excess over three million dollars ($3,000,000) shall be added.
(2)
The amounts indicated in subdivisions (b)(1)(A) and (B) shall be cumulative.
(c)
(1)
If the official bond of the county trustee is executed by personal sureties, the minimum amount of the bond shall be based on revenues as follows:
(A)
Six percent (6%) up to three million dollars ($3,000,000) of the funds collected by the office; and
(B)
Four percent (4%) of the excess over three million dollars ($3,000,000) shall be added.
(2)
The amounts indicated in subdivisions (c)(1)(A) and (B) shall be cumulative.
(d)
[Deleted by 2023 amendment.]
(e)
[Deleted by 2023 amendment.]
Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 207, s 9, eff. 7/1/2023.
Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 315, Secs.s 5, s 6eff. 4/29/2013.
Acts 1868-1869, ch. 41, § 1; Shan., § 522; mod. Code 1932, §774; Acts 1959, ch. 187, §§ 1-4; impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 7, 36; modified; T.C.A., § 8-1103.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 8 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 8-1-101 — 65-168) › Chapter 11 - COUNTY TRUSTEES (§§ 8-11-101 — 8-11-113) › Section 8-11-104 - Duties

It is the duty of the county trustee to:
(1)
Collect all the state and county taxes on property;
(2)
Keep a fair regular account of all the moneys which the county trustee shall receive;
(3)
Receive, according to law, all certificates for which the county stands indebted, upon proper warrant;
(4)
When a warrant is presented to the trustee for payment, to enter it in a book kept by the trustee for the purpose, ruled in columns, so as successively to show the number, payee or holder, date, day of presentation, and amount of the same;
(5)
If there are funds in the treasury, not otherwise appropriated, immediately to pay the demand and take up the warrant; otherwise, deliver it to the owner with the number endorsed, and afterwards to pay it in its numerical order;
(6)
Keep fair and regular accounts of such payments;
(7)
Pay all just claims against the trustee's county as they are presented, if the trustee has a sufficient sum of money in the trustee's hands not otherwise appropriated;
(8)
Upon the trustee's resignation, or going out of office by the appointment of another person, deliver to the trustee's successor all the books and papers of the trustee's office, and especially the book in which the warrants payable are listed and numbered;
(9)
On going out of office, make settlement immediately with the county mayor, and pay over the balance found in the trustee's hands to the trustee's successor, taking duplicate receipts;
(10)
Deliver one (1) of the receipts to the county clerk, to be by the county clerk recorded in the revenue docket; and
(11)
Furnish the county mayor with such papers and vouchers in the county trustee's possession as the county trustee may think necessary for perfecting any settlement with any person who is accountable for county revenue.
Code 1858, § 427 (deriv. Acts 1796 (Mar.), ch. 15, § 6; 1797, ch. 14, §§ 4, 5; 1821, ch. 17; 1821, ch. 33; 1825, ch. 51, § 11; 1827, ch. 49, §§ 19, 24, 26); Acts 1859-1860, ch. 11, §§ 1, 2; 1875, ch. 91, § 1; Shan., § 523; mod. Code 1932, §775; impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 7, 16, 22, 36; Acts 1979, ch. 23, §7; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-1104; Acts 1993, ch. 315, §§6, 7; 2003 , ch. 90, § 2.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 8 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 8-1-101 — 65-168) › Chapter 11 - COUNTY TRUSTEES (§§ 8-11-101 — 8-11-113) › Section 8-11-105 - Refusal to pay warrant or demand

If the trustee refuses to pay the amount of any county warrant or legal demand upon the county, when requested by the party entitled to receive the money, it is a Class C misdemeanor, on conviction of which the trustee may be removed from office, unless the trustee produces evidence showing that disbursements have exhausted the money on hand.
Code 1858, § 429 (deriv. Acts 1819, ch. 38, § 6); Shan., § 525; Code 1932, § 777; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-1105; Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 113.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 8 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 8-1-101 — 65-168) › Chapter 11 - COUNTY TRUSTEES (§§ 8-11-101 — 8-11-113) › Section 8-11-106 - Liability to judgment on motion

If the trustee fails to pay money to those entitled to the same, or neglects to call those to account who ought to pay money into the treasury, whereby the county suffers loss, in either case the trustee and the trustee's sureties shall be liable for the sums so not collected or paid, on motion before the circuit court.
Code 1858, § 430 (deriv. Acts 1827, ch. 49, § 25); Shan., § 526; Code 1932, § 778; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-1106.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 8 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 8-1-101 — 65-168) › Chapter 11 - COUNTY TRUSTEES (§§ 8-11-101 — 8-11-113) › Section 8-11-107 - Receipts for costs filed

No county trustee shall pay to any clerk any bill of costs in which other claimants are included, unless the clerk files the receipt or order of such claimant at the time the payment is made.
Code 1858, § 432 (deriv. Acts 1845-1846, ch. 32, § 7); Shan., § 528; Code 1932, § 780; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-1107.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 8 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 8-1-101 — 65-168) › Chapter 11 - COUNTY TRUSTEES (§§ 8-11-101 — 8-11-113) › Section 8-11-108 - Forfeiture for defaults

The county trustee shall incur a forfeiture of five hundred dollars ($500), to the use of the county, to be recovered on motion before the circuit court, for each of the following defaults:
(1)
For refusing at any time to furnish the county mayor with any vouchers or papers in the trustee's hands, deemed necessary by the county mayor for perfecting any settlement with any person accountable for the county revenue;
(2)
For refusing to receive, in payment of county taxes, county warrants for which the county, by law, stands indebted; or
(3)
For refusing to settle or pay according to law.
Code 1858, § 431 (deriv. Acts 1797, ch. 14, §§ 5, 6); Shan., §527; Code 1932, § 779; impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 16, 36; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), §8-1108; Acts 2003 , ch. 90, § 2.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 8 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 8-1-101 — 65-168) › Chapter 11 - COUNTY TRUSTEES (§§ 8-11-101 — 8-11-113) › Section 8-11-109 - Failure to pay balance on expiration of term

If the trustee, on going out of office, fails to pay over the balance of revenue in the trustee's hands, the trustee and the trustee's sureties shall be liable to judgment, on motion of the district attorney general, before the circuit court.
Code 1858, § 428 (deriv. Acts 1827, ch. 49, § 24); Shan., § 524; Code 1932, § 776; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-1109.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 8 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 8-1-101 — 65-168) › Chapter 11 - COUNTY TRUSTEES (§§ 8-11-101 — 8-11-113) › Section 8-11-110 - Compensation for handling funds

(a)
The compensation of the county trustee for receiving and paying over to the rightful authorities all moneys received shall be six percent (6%) on all sums up to ten thousand dollars ($10,000), and four percent (4%) on all sums above ten thousand dollars ($10,000) and up to twenty thousand dollars ($20,000), and a commission of two percent (2%) on all sums above twenty thousand dollars ($20,000).
(b)
In computing the compensation of trustees, all funds - state, county, school and special - shall be taken and estimated as one, and each shall pay its respective portion of the above commissions on all sums of money received by the trustee for the state and county, respectively.
(c)
At the time of the settlement with the proper officers of the state and county, and the computation of the trustee's commission on collections, the trustee shall furnish the officers, respectively, with a certified statement from the county mayor, showing the amount actually collected by the trustee and paid over to the proper state and county authorities, respectively, as above provided.
(d)
The trustee shall not be entitled to any commission on money turned over by the trustee's predecessor in office, or on money borrowed for the use of the county, or received from the proceeds of a sale or sales of bonds.
(e)
The trustee shall receive one percent (1%) on all moneys collected from county officers on fees and on the school fund received from the state or on money turned over to the trustee by clerks of the courts and other collecting officers.
(f)
In the event any federal funds for school lunch program purposes are handled by the county trustee, the trustee shall be allowed for the handling of such funds an amount not to exceed one-fourth of one percent (1/4%) of such funds handled by the trustee; provided, that such amount shall not be taken from federal funds, but the equivalent thereof shall be paid to the trustee out of either school funds or county general purpose funds as determined by a majority vote of the county legislative body.
(g)
Notwithstanding any other provisions of this section or the law to the contrary, the trustee shall not be entitled to receive any compensation, commission or fee for handling funds paid by the state to the county or to a local education agency for the purpose of funding the employees' social security contribution for teachers.
(h)
Notwithstanding any other provision of this section or the law to the contrary, the trustee shall be entitled to collect a different percentage fee than that which is set forth in subsection (a), upon a negotiated basis for the collection of municipal taxes as set out in an approved intergovernmental agreement.
Acts 1907, ch. 602, § 72; Shan., § 916a2; Code 1932, § 1621; Acts 1947, ch. 164, § 1; C. Supp. 1950, § 1621; impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 7, 16, 36; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 67-1412; Acts 1987, ch. 147, § 1; 1991, ch. 119, §1; 2003 , ch. 90, § 2.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 8 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 8-1-101 — 65-168) › Chapter 11 - COUNTY TRUSTEES (§§ 8-11-101 — 8-11-113) › Section 8-11-111 - Vacancies

If the office of the trustee becomes vacant due to death, resignation or removal, the duties of the trustee shall be temporarily discharged by the chief deputy, or deputy designated as temporary successor by the trustee in writing, until a successor trustee is elected or appointed and qualified according to law.
Acts 1993, ch. 315, § 17.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 8 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 8-1-101 — 65-168) › Chapter 11 - COUNTY TRUSTEES (§§ 8-11-101 — 8-11-113) › Section 8-11-112 - Confidentiality of certain financial records and other personal information acquired by county trustee

(a)
An individual's credit card information, debit card information, bank account and routing information, e-mail address, and telephone number acquired by the county trustee shall not be open for public inspection pursuant to title 10, chapter 7.
(b)
Notwithstanding subsection (a), the information made confidential by this section shall be open to inspection by law enforcement agencies, courts, or other government agencies performing official functions.
(c)
Information made confidential by this section shall be redacted wherever possible.
(d)
Nothing in this section shall limit or deny access to otherwise public information because a file, document, or data file contains confidential information.
Added by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 374,s 1, eff. 5/4/2015.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 8 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 8-1-101 — 65-168) › Chapter 11 - COUNTY TRUSTEES (§§ 8-11-101 — 8-11-113) › Section 8-11-113 - Qualifications for office

To qualify for the office of trustee, a person must be a qualified voter of the county and a resident of the county for one (1) year prior to the date of the qualifying deadline for running as a candidate for trustee.
Added by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 809,s 3, eff. 9/1/2022.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 8 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 8-1-101 — 65-168) › Chapter 12 - SURVEYORS (§§ 8-12-101 — 8-12-118) › Section 8-12-101 - Election

There shall be elected by the members of the county legislative body, a majority of the members being present, at the January meeting of the legislative body, every four (4) years, or at any subsequent meeting of the legislative body, one (1) county surveyor for each county in the state.
Code 1858, § 434 (deriv. Acts 1835-1836, ch. 2, §§4, 6; 1835-1836, ch. 73, §§ 1, 2); Shan., § 530; mod. Code 1932, § 782; impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 7, 36; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-1201.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 8 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 8-1-101 — 65-168) › Chapter 12 - SURVEYORS (§§ 8-12-101 — 8-12-118) › Section 8-12-102 - Oath of office - Bond

Before entering into the duties of the office, the county surveyor shall take an oath to support the constitutions of this state and of the United States, and an oath of office. The county surveyor shall execute an official bond in an amount of two thousand dollars ($2,000) or such greater amount as the county legislative body by resolution may determine. The bond must be prepared, executed, filed, and recorded in accordance with title 8, chapter 19.
Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 207, s 10, eff. 7/1/2023.
Code 1858, §§ 436, 437 (deriv. Acts 1823, ch. 49, § 8; 1835-1836, ch. 2, § 4); Shan., §§ 532, 533; Code 1932, §§ 784, 785; impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 7, 36; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-1202; Acts 1998, ch. 677, § 11.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 8 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 8-1-101 — 65-168) › Chapter 12 - SURVEYORS (§§ 8-12-101 — 8-12-118) › Section 8-12-103 - Term of office - Location of records

(a)
The county surveyor shall hold that office for the term of four (4) years, and until a successor is elected and qualified.
(b)
The county surveyor shall keep the records of the surveyor's office at the county seat.
Code 1858, § 435 (deriv. Acts 1835-1836, ch. 2, § 4); Acts 1868-1869, ch. 40, § 4; 1871, ch. 58; Shan., § 531; Code 1932, §783; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-1203.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 8 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 8-1-101 — 65-168) › Chapter 12 - SURVEYORS (§§ 8-12-101 — 8-12-118) › Section 8-12-104 - Deputies

The county surveyor has the power to appoint as many as two (2) deputies, with all the powers, rights, and duties of the surveyor, who shall hold office for and during the term of the surveyor appointing them, unless sooner removed by the surveyor, or otherwise removed according to law, and their official acts shall have the same force and effect as the acts of the surveyor. The deputies shall be appointed before the county legislative body, in open session, and the appointment entered on the minutes. They shall take the oath of office prescribed for the surveyor to be administered by the same official.
Acts 1873, ch. 9, §§ 1, 2; Shan., §§ 534-536; Code 1932, §§ 786-788; impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§7, 36; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-1204.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 8 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 8-1-101 — 65-168) › Chapter 12 - SURVEYORS (§§ 8-12-101 — 8-12-118) › Section 8-12-105 - Duty to execute surveys

It is the duty of the county surveyor faithfully to execute and return all orders of survey directed to the surveyor from any court of record in the state, and make all surveys of lands or lots in the county, at the request of any person interested therein, on the payment or tender of the surveyor's fees.
Code 1858, § 438; Shan., § 537; Code 1932, § 789; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-1205.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 8 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 8-1-101 — 65-168) › Chapter 12 - SURVEYORS (§§ 8-12-101 — 8-12-118) › Section 8-12-106 - Oath of chain bearers - Plat

The county surveyor shall swear the surveyor's chain bearers to perform their duties without favor or affection, make a plat of all lands or lots surveyed for the person requiring the same, and write on the back of the plat the names of the chain bearers, and the amount of the surveyor's fees.
Code 1858, § 439; Shan., § 538; Code 1932, § 790; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-1206.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 8 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 8-1-101 — 65-168) › Chapter 12 - SURVEYORS (§§ 8-12-101 — 8-12-118) › Section 8-12-107 - Compensation fixed by county legislative body

The county legislative body may fix the compensation of the county surveyor, and the surveyor's chain bearers and markers, where the fees are not already established by law.
Code 1858, § 445; Shan., § 549; Code 1932, §801; impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 7, 36; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-1207.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 8 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 8-1-101 — 65-168) › Chapter 12 - SURVEYORS (§§ 8-12-101 — 8-12-118) › Section 8-12-108 - Compensation allowed by courts

All courts ordering the survey of any land or lands may allow, in addition to the fee now allowed by law, such additional compensation as the services of the county surveyor may be reasonably worth.
Acts 1859-1860, ch. 120, § 4; Shan., §§ 550, 64146; Code 1932, §§ 802, 10717; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), §§ 8-1208, 8-2140.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 8 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 8-1-101 — 65-168) › Chapter 12 - SURVEYORS (§§ 8-12-101 — 8-12-118) › Section 8-12-109 - Fees as costs

When a survey is directed by a court of record, the fees of the surveyor are to be taxed in the bill of costs.
Code 1858, § 440; Shan., § 539; Code 1932, § 791; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-1209.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 8 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 8-1-101 — 65-168) › Chapter 12 - SURVEYORS (§§ 8-12-101 — 8-12-118) › Section 8-12-110 - Establishment of meridian lines

The county legislative body of each county may, in its discretion, have established, at or near the county seat, a meridian line of 114.6 poles in length, the termini of which line shall be designated by planted stones, with the exact point on each stone marked with "A.X.," or otherwise durably engraved.
Acts 1871, ch. 120, § 1; 1879, ch. 219, § 1; Shan., § 541; Code 1932, § 793; impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 7, 36; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-1210.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 8 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 8-1-101 — 65-168) › Chapter 12 - SURVEYORS (§§ 8-12-101 — 8-12-118) › Section 8-12-111 - Testing of instruments - Notation of magnetic declination

It is the duty of the county surveyor and the surveyor's deputies to test their instruments by the meridian line in the counties in which such lines may be established, and to note the variation of the compass, that is, the difference between the magnetic meridian and the true or astronomical meridian, at least once every six (6) months.
Acts 1871, ch. 120, §§ 2, 3; Shan., § 543; mod. Code 1932, § 795; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-1211.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 8 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 8-1-101 — 65-168) › Chapter 12 - SURVEYORS (§§ 8-12-101 — 8-12-118) › Section 8-12-112 - Report of tests

A report of the variation test described in §
8-12-111
shall be made by the county surveyor to the county legislative body, and the report shall be recorded on the minutes of the legislative body.
Acts 1871, ch. 120, §§ 3, 4; Shan., § 544; Code 1932, § 796; impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 7, 36; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-1212.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 8 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 8-1-101 — 65-168) › Chapter 12 - SURVEYORS (§§ 8-12-101 — 8-12-118) › Section 8-12-113 - Prior surveys undisturbed

Nothing in §§
8-12-110
- 8-12-114, shall be so construed as to affect surveys made under variations different from that established by those sections and before their enactment.
Acts 1871, ch. 120, § 5; Shan., § 545; Code 1932, § 797; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-1213.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 8 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 8-1-101 — 65-168) › Chapter 12 - SURVEYORS (§§ 8-12-101 — 8-12-118) › Section 8-12-114 - Interference with meridian markers - Penalty

It is a Class C misdemeanor for any person willfully to remove, deface or in any way to interfere with the stones marking the termini of the meridian line.
Acts 1871, ch. 120, § 5; Shan., §§ 542, 6502; Code 1932, §§ 794, 10851; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-1214; Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 113.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 8 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 8-1-101 — 65-168) › Chapter 12 - SURVEYORS (§§ 8-12-101 — 8-12-118) › Section 8-12-115 - Liability for wrongful survey - Acts of deputy

The county surveyor is liable on the surveyor's official bond for any damages done by a wrongful survey or plat. The surveyor and the sureties on such official bond shall be liable for all malfeasance and nonfeasance of the surveyor's deputy in office, to the same extent and in the same manner as a sheriff is liable for the acts of the sheriff's deputy.
Code 1858, § 441; Acts 1873, ch. 9, § 3; Shan., § 540; Code 1932, § 792; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-1215.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 8 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 8-1-101 — 65-168) › Chapter 12 - SURVEYORS (§§ 8-12-101 — 8-12-118) › Section 8-12-116 - Delivery of records to successor

In case of the resignation, removal, or expiration of the term of office of any surveyor, the surveyor shall deliver all record books, and all other public papers belonging to the office, to the successor, and, on failure, shall be liable to an action for damages, and shall be also subject to a fine of fifty dollars ($50.00), recoverable before any tribunal having cognizance, for the county.
Code 1858, § 442 (deriv. Acts 1837-1838, ch. 149, § 1); Shan., §546; Code 1932, § 798; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-1216.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 8 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 8-1-101 — 65-168) › Chapter 12 - SURVEYORS (§§ 8-12-101 — 8-12-118) › Section 8-12-117 - Delivery after death of surveyor

In case of the death of such surveyor, the personal representative, or other person having the possession of the books and papers of the surveyor's office, shall deliver them over to the surveyor for the time being, and, on failure or refusal, shall be liable as provided in §
8-12-116
.
Code 1858, § 443 (deriv. Acts 1837-1838, ch. 149, § 2); Shan., §547; Code 1932, § 799; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-1217.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 8 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 8-1-101 — 65-168) › Chapter 12 - SURVEYORS (§§ 8-12-101 — 8-12-118) › Section 8-12-118 - Compensation for records delivered

The county legislative body, a majority of the members being present, may make the late surveyor, or such surveyor's personal representatives, compensation for the books and papers delivered over.
Code 1858, § 444 (deriv. Acts 1837-1838, ch. 149, § 3); Shan., §548; Code 1932, § 800; impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 7, 36; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-1218.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 8 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 8-1-101 — 65-168) › Chapter 13 - REGISTERS (§§ 8-13-101 — 8-13-119) › Section 8-13-101 - Election - Term of office

(a)
A register is elected for each county by the qualified voters thereof, and holds the office for four (4) years, and until a successor is qualified.
(b)
If a vacancy shall occur in the office of register, the vacancy shall be filled as provided for in §
5-1-104(b)
.
Code 1858, § 446 (deriv. Acts 1835-1836, ch. 2, § 4); Shan., § 558; Code 1932, § 807; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-1301; Acts 1981, ch. 318, § 7.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 8 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 8-1-101 — 65-168) › Chapter 13 - REGISTERS (§§ 8-13-101 — 8-13-119) › Section 8-13-102 - Oath of office - Surety bonds

Before entering into the duties of the office, the county register shall take an oath to support the constitutions of this state and of the United States, and an oath of office. The county register shall execute an official bond. The bond must be prepared, executed, filed, and recorded in accordance with title 8, chapter 19.
Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 207, s 11, eff. 7/1/2023.
Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 315, s 9, eff. 4/29/2013.
Code 1858, § 447 (deriv. Acts 1835-1836, ch. 2, § 5); Shan., §559; mod. Code 1932, § 808; Acts 1977, ch. 270, § 5; 1978, ch. 689, §§ 3, 12; impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 7, 36; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-1302; Acts 1998, ch. 677, § 12.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 8 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 8-1-101 — 65-168) › Chapter 13 - REGISTERS (§§ 8-13-101 — 8-13-119) › Section 8-13-103 - Terms of bond

The bond shall be in the amount of fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) in counties with a population of less than fifteen thousand (15,000), and one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) in counties with a population of fifteen thousand (15,000) or more, according to the 2010 federal census or any subsequent federal census, or in a greater sum as the county legislative body may determine, payable to the state of Tennessee, conditioned on the true and faithful discharge of the duties of the office.
Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 315,s 10, eff. 4/29/2013.
Code 1858, § 448 (deriv. Acts 1777 (Nov.), ch. 8, § 13; 1847-1848, ch. 167); Shan., § 560; Code 1932, § 809; Acts 1977, ch. 270, § 6; impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 7, 36; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-1303.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 8 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 8-1-101 — 65-168) › Chapter 13 - REGISTERS (§§ 8-13-101 — 8-13-119) › Section 8-13-104 - Vacation of office

(a)
Any register who fails to give bond as required by §
8-13-103
within thirty (30) days after election, who fails to provide a client representation letter to the comptroller of the treasury within ten (10) days of a request for such letter during an audit, or who moves out of the county, shall vacate the office.
(b)
Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, any register who vacates the office in accordance with the provisions of subsection (a) shall forfeit all compensation from the time of such vacation.
Code 1858, § 449 (deriv. Acts 1823, ch. 5, § 1); Shan., § 561; Code 1932, § 810; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-1304; Acts 1987, ch. 272, §§ 1, 3.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 8 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 8-1-101 — 65-168) › Chapter 13 - REGISTERS (§§ 8-13-101 — 8-13-119) › Section 8-13-105 - Deputies - Appointment - Death, resignation or removal of register

The register may appoint a deputy or deputies and, in case of the principal's death, resignation or removal, the principal deputy shall continue to act until an appointment shall be made to fill the vacancy, in the manner prescribed by law. All deeds registered by deputies are declared to be validly registered.
Code 1858, § 452 (deriv. Acts 1851-1852, ch. 48, § 2; 1851-1852, ch. 175, § 4); Acts 1859-1860, ch. 91, § 4; Shan., §§564, 565; mod. Code 1932, §§ 813, 814; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), §8-1305; Acts 1993, ch. 315, § 18.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 8 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 8-1-101 — 65-168) › Chapter 13 - REGISTERS (§§ 8-13-101 — 8-13-119) › Section 8-13-106 - Location of office

The register shall keep the register's office in the county seat and, either personally or by deputy, shall give due attendance at the office for the purpose of performing the register's official duties.
Code 1858, § 450 (deriv. Acts 1805, ch. 1, §§ 1, 2; 1831, ch. 90, § 15; 1853-1854, ch. 87, § 5); Shan., § 562; mod. Code 1932, § 811; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-1306.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 8 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 8-1-101 — 65-168) › Chapter 13 - REGISTERS (§§ 8-13-101 — 8-13-119) › Section 8-13-107 - Records kept in office - Suitable facility

(a)
The papers and records of the office shall at all times be and remain in the register's office or other suitable facility.
(b)
As used in this section, "suitable facility" means a facility that stores local government records securely against theft and natural disasters.
Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 68,Secs.s1, s2 eff. 3/28/2019.
Code 1858, § 451 (deriv. Acts 1805, ch. 1, § 1; 1853-1854, ch. 87, § 5); Shan., § 563; Code 1932, § 812; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-1307.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 8 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 8-1-101 — 65-168) › Chapter 13 - REGISTERS (§§ 8-13-101 — 8-13-119) › Section 8-13-109 - Payment for record books

The different county legislative bodies or trustees shall pay for all such books procured as aforementioned, as is now done for county records.
Acts 1867-1868, ch. 62, § 2; Shan., § 568; Code 1932, § 823; impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 7, 36; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-1309.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 8 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 8-1-101 — 65-168) › Chapter 13 - REGISTERS (§§ 8-13-101 — 8-13-119) › Section 8-13-110 - Indictment of register for failure to perform duties - Civil liability

Upon failure to perform any official duties, the register may be indicted for a Class C misdemeanor and the register and the register's sureties shall be civilly responsible to any person injured by the failure.
Code 1858, § 456; Acts 1871, ch. 85, § 2; Shan., § 570; mod. Code 1932, § 825; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-1310; Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 113.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 8 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 8-1-101 — 65-168) › Chapter 13 - REGISTERS (§§ 8-13-101 — 8-13-119) › Section 8-13-111 - Fees accompanying instrument - Register to adopt policy regarding overages

(a)
The register shall not be compelled to receive a deed, in any case, and perform official duties in relation thereto, unless the legal fees for registration accompany the instrument.
(b)
A register shall adopt a policy regarding the procedure to follow if the register receives instruments for recordation accompanied by fees in excess of the required amount, and that policy shall include one (1) or more of the following:
(1)
Establishing a credit, debit or a copy account for individual customers;
(2)
Contacting the person or entity tendering the instrument for specific instructions regarding the excess fee;
(3)
Allowing the register's office to retain reasonable overage amounts as fees of the office; or
(4)
Registering every instrument eligible for registration and providing a refund of the excess moneys, less a reasonable amount of the excess payments retained as fees of the office.
Code 1858, § 453 (deriv. Acts 1841-1842, ch. 12, § 5); Shan., § 566; Code 1932, § 815; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-1311; Acts 2004, ch. 896, § 1.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 8 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 8-1-101 — 65-168) › Chapter 13 - REGISTERS (§§ 8-13-101 — 8-13-119) › Section 8-13-112 - Seal of office

The county registers in the various counties may have official seals, which must contain the words, "Register's Office of ______________ (the name of county) County.".
Amended by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 691, s 1, eff. 3/28/2022.
Acts 1949, ch. 51, §§ 1, 2; C. Supp. 1950, § 812.1 (Williams, § 815.1); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-1312.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 8 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 8-1-101 — 65-168) › Chapter 13 - REGISTERS (§§ 8-13-101 — 8-13-119) › Section 8-13-113 - Effect of certification under seal

All instruments certified by the county register under seal shall have the same force and effect as certified instruments under seal from courts of record; provided, that instruments certified without the seal shall have the same effect that they would have had before the passage of this section and §
8-13-112
.
Acts 1949, ch. 51, § 3; C. Supp. 1950, § 812.2 (Williams, §815.1); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-1313.