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2023 Tennessee Code › Title 8 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 8-1-101 — 65-168) › Chapter 7 - DISTRICT ATTORNEYS GENERAL (§§ 8-7-NEW — 8-7-606) › Part 2 - CRIMINAL INVESTIGATORS AND ASSISTANT DISTRICT ATTORNEYS GENERAL-COMPENSATION (§§ 8-7-201 — 8-7-236) › Section 8-7-227 - Prior service credits for assistant district attorneys general

The executive director of the Tennessee district attorneys general conference shall certify the entry level of compensation awarded to assistant district attorneys general based on prior service credits. Assistant district attorneys general shall be entitled to prior service credits as follows:
(1)
Any assistant district attorney general who has prior experience as an assistant district attorney, a district attorney general, a criminal investigator for the district attorneys general, a United States attorney, an assistant United States attorney, an assistant attorney general representing the state in criminal litigation, an elected judge of a court with criminal jurisdiction, an attorney that served as a law clerk for an appellate or trial judge of a court with criminal jurisdiction, a district public defender, an assistant district public defender, or one who as a commissioned officer worked as a military attorney in the field of criminal prosecution while on full-time active duty in the judge advocate general's corps of any of the armed services of the United States, shall be eligible to receive year-for-year credit upon the recommendation of the hiring district attorney general, and subject to the approval of the executive director of the Tennessee district attorneys general conference.
(2)
The executive director of the Tennessee district attorneys general conference may certify prior service credits for prior practice of law but not exceeding the assistant's experience as a licensed practicing attorney and, in no case, shall year-for-year credit exceed twelve (12) years.
Amended by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1122, s 4, eff. 6/1/2022.
Acts 1994, ch. 704, § 3; 1996, ch. 740, § 1; 1996, ch. 996, § 2; 1998, ch. 731, § 1; 2007 , ch. 565, §§ 1, 3.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 8 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 8-1-101 — 65-168) › Chapter 7 - DISTRICT ATTORNEYS GENERAL (§§ 8-7-NEW — 8-7-606) › Part 2 - CRIMINAL INVESTIGATORS AND ASSISTANT DISTRICT ATTORNEYS GENERAL-COMPENSATION (§§ 8-7-201 — 8-7-236) › Section 8-7-228 - Annual salary increases for assistant district attorneys general

On July 1, 1995, and each subsequent July 1, the salary levels for assistant district attorneys general shall be increased by such percentage amount as shall be fixed by the general assembly in the general appropriations act. For the purpose of budget preparation, it shall be presumed that such percentage amount shall be the same as that received by other state employees.
Acts 1994, ch. 704, § 4.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 8 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 8-1-101 — 65-168) › Chapter 7 - DISTRICT ATTORNEYS GENERAL (§§ 8-7-NEW — 8-7-606) › Part 2 - CRIMINAL INVESTIGATORS AND ASSISTANT DISTRICT ATTORNEYS GENERAL-COMPENSATION (§§ 8-7-201 — 8-7-236) › Section 8-7-229 - Assistant district attorneys general employed on July 1, 1994

Sections
8-7-225
- 8-7-235 shall have no effect or application to the classification for future employment purposes or compensation or benefits of district attorneys general or assistant district attorneys general serving or employed in such capacity on June 1, 1994, whether compensated by the state of Tennessee or by local government.
Acts 1994, ch. 704, § 5; 1999, ch. 460, § 1.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 8 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 8-1-101 — 65-168) › Chapter 7 - DISTRICT ATTORNEYS GENERAL (§§ 8-7-NEW — 8-7-606) › Part 2 - CRIMINAL INVESTIGATORS AND ASSISTANT DISTRICT ATTORNEYS GENERAL-COMPENSATION (§§ 8-7-201 — 8-7-236) › Section 8-7-230 - Salaries of criminal investigators

All criminal investigators hired after July 1, 1994, shall be compensated according to the following pay schedule, as adjusted on July 1, 2023, and each succeeding July 1, to reflect the average percentage pay increase provided for state employees by the general appropriations act:
Entry level
$43,180
after two (2) years
$46,471
after four (4) years
$48,944
after six (6) years
$52,444
after eight (8) years
$55,982
after ten (10) years
$59,276
after twelve (12) years
$62,963
after fourteen (14) years
$66,196
after sixteen (16) years
$69,822
after eighteen (18) years
$76,428
after twenty (20) years
$80,532
Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 460, s 2, eff. 6/30/2023.
Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 899, s 4, eff. 5/3/2018.
Acts 1994, ch. 704, § 6; 2003 , ch. 355, § 5; 2009 , ch. 531, § 23.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 8 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 8-1-101 — 65-168) › Chapter 7 - DISTRICT ATTORNEYS GENERAL (§§ 8-7-NEW — 8-7-606) › Part 2 - CRIMINAL INVESTIGATORS AND ASSISTANT DISTRICT ATTORNEYS GENERAL-COMPENSATION (§§ 8-7-201 — 8-7-236) › Section 8-7-231 - Prior service credits for criminal investigators

(a)
The executive director of the Tennessee district attorneys general conference shall certify the entry level of compensation awarded to criminal investigators of the district attorneys general based on prior service credits. Criminal investigators for the district attorneys general shall be entitled to prior service credits as follows:
(1)
Any criminal investigator for the district attorney general who has prior experience as a criminal investigator for the district attorneys general or for the district public defenders shall be eligible to receive year-for-year credit upon the recommendation of the hiring district attorney general and subject to the approval of the executive committee of the Tennessee district attorneys general conference;
(2)
The executive director of the Tennessee district attorneys general conference may certify prior service credits for prior law enforcement experience and post-secondary education degrees obtained and in no case shall year-for-year credit exceed twelve (12) years.
(b)
As used in subsection (a), prior law enforcement experience includes full-time employment with a law enforcement agency during which the employee performed duties typically performed by law enforcement personnel, including exercising arrest powers. An employment record from the law enforcement agency shall be used to establish such law enforcement experience.
Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 68,s 2, eff. 7/1/2013.
Acts 1994, ch. 704, § 7; 1996, ch. 996, § 2; 2007, ch. 565, § 2; 2008, ch. 980, § 1.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 8 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 8-1-101 — 65-168) › Chapter 7 - DISTRICT ATTORNEYS GENERAL (§§ 8-7-NEW — 8-7-606) › Part 2 - CRIMINAL INVESTIGATORS AND ASSISTANT DISTRICT ATTORNEYS GENERAL-COMPENSATION (§§ 8-7-201 — 8-7-236) › Section 8-7-232 - Salary increases for criminal investigators

On July 1, 1995, and each subsequent July 1, the salary levels for criminal investigators shall be increased by such percentage amount as shall be fixed by the general assembly in the general appropriations act. For the purpose of budget preparation, it shall be presumed that such percentage amount shall be the same as that received by other state employees.
Acts 1994, ch. 704, § 8.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 8 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 8-1-101 — 65-168) › Chapter 7 - DISTRICT ATTORNEYS GENERAL (§§ 8-7-NEW — 8-7-606) › Part 2 - CRIMINAL INVESTIGATORS AND ASSISTANT DISTRICT ATTORNEYS GENERAL-COMPENSATION (§§ 8-7-201 — 8-7-236) › Section 8-7-233 - Criminal investigators employed on July 1, 1994

Sections
8-7-225
- 8-7-235 shall have no effect or application to the compensation or benefits of criminal investigators employed prior to July 1, 1994.
Acts 1994, ch. 704, § 9.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 8 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 8-1-101 — 65-168) › Chapter 7 - DISTRICT ATTORNEYS GENERAL (§§ 8-7-NEW — 8-7-606) › Part 2 - CRIMINAL INVESTIGATORS AND ASSISTANT DISTRICT ATTORNEYS GENERAL-COMPENSATION (§§ 8-7-201 — 8-7-236) › Section 8-7-234 - Attorneys serving as criminal investigators

Notwithstanding §§
8-7-230
and
8-7-231
, if a district attorney general having a vacant criminal investigator position appoints a licensed attorney to that position and designates that person to serve as an assistant district attorney general, the appointee may, on the recommendation of the hiring district attorney general and with the approval of the executive committee of the Tennessee district attorneys general conference, be compensated as an assistant district attorney general as provided for in §
8-7-227
.
Acts 1994, ch. 704, § 10.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 8 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 8-1-101 — 65-168) › Chapter 7 - DISTRICT ATTORNEYS GENERAL (§§ 8-7-NEW — 8-7-606) › Part 2 - CRIMINAL INVESTIGATORS AND ASSISTANT DISTRICT ATTORNEYS GENERAL-COMPENSATION (§§ 8-7-201 — 8-7-236) › Section 8-7-235 - Attorneys employed as criminal investigators on July 1, 1994

No salary or level of compensation shall be reduced by §§
8-7-225
- 8-7-235 for any assistant district attorney general who is employed in the position of criminal investigator for the district attorneys general on July 1, 1994.
Acts 1994, ch. 704, § 11.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 8 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 8-1-101 — 65-168) › Chapter 7 - DISTRICT ATTORNEYS GENERAL (§§ 8-7-NEW — 8-7-606) › Part 2 - CRIMINAL INVESTIGATORS AND ASSISTANT DISTRICT ATTORNEYS GENERAL-COMPENSATION (§§ 8-7-201 — 8-7-236) › Section 8-7-236 - Computation of annual salary increases appropriated to state employees

For purposes of this chapter, in computing annual salary increases that are tied to salary increases appropriated to state employees, it is the intention of the general assembly that the increases are to be based solely on the specific percentage increase granted by the general appropriations act to all general state employees. Adjustments to annual salary increases as provided for in this chapter that are tied to salary increases of state employees are not to be adjusted on the basis of any class compensation efforts, class compression efforts, or any other method of salary adjustments.
Acts 2007, ch. 361, § 1.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 8 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 8-1-101 — 65-168) › Chapter 7 - DISTRICT ATTORNEYS GENERAL (§§ 8-7-NEW — 8-7-606) › Part 3 - DISTRICT ATTORNEYS GENERAL CONFERENCE (§§ 8-7-301 — 8-7-315) › Section 8-7-301 - District attorneys general conference created

There is hereby created a district attorneys general conference for the state of Tennessee, whose membership shall consist of all district attorneys general of the state whose salaries are paid in whole or in part out of the state treasury. The attorney general and reporter shall be an ex officio member of the conference and act as its legal advisor. The director of the Tennessee bureau of investigation shall also be an ex officio member of the conference.
Acts 1961, ch. 301, § 1; T.C.A., § 8-713; Acts 1980, ch. 850, § 2; impl. am. Acts 1980, ch. 636, § 13.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 8 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 8-1-101 — 65-168) › Chapter 7 - DISTRICT ATTORNEYS GENERAL (§§ 8-7-NEW — 8-7-606) › Part 3 - DISTRICT ATTORNEYS GENERAL CONFERENCE (§§ 8-7-301 — 8-7-315) › Section 8-7-302 - Meetings of conference - Matters to be considered - Purpose

The conference shall meet annually and at other times as herein provided for the consideration of any and all matters pertaining to the discharge of the official duties and obligations of the several members, to the end that there shall be a more prompt and efficient administration of justice in the courts of this state.
Acts 1961, ch. 301, § 2; T.C.A., § 8-714.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 8 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 8-1-101 — 65-168) › Chapter 7 - DISTRICT ATTORNEYS GENERAL (§§ 8-7-NEW — 8-7-606) › Part 3 - DISTRICT ATTORNEYS GENERAL CONFERENCE (§§ 8-7-301 — 8-7-315) › Section 8-7-303 - Consideration of more effective suppression of crime - Committees for drafting proposed legislation

It is the duty of the conference to give consideration to the enactment of such laws and rules of procedure as in its judgment may be necessary to suppress crime more effectively, and thus promote peace and good order in the state. To this end, a committee of its members shall be appointed to draft suitable legislation and submit its recommendations to the general assembly.
Acts 1961, ch. 301, § 3; T.C.A., § 8-715.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 8 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 8-1-101 — 65-168) › Chapter 7 - DISTRICT ATTORNEYS GENERAL (§§ 8-7-NEW — 8-7-606) › Part 3 - DISTRICT ATTORNEYS GENERAL CONFERENCE (§§ 8-7-301 — 8-7-315) › Section 8-7-304 - Calling of meetings - Notice - Election of officers

The president of the conference may call meetings at will, upon at least ten (10) days' written notice to members, and shall call at least one (1) meeting annually, the annual meeting to be at the same time as that held by the judicial conference of this state. The district attorneys general conference shall elect annually a president, vice president, secretary and such other officers as may become necessary.
Acts 1961, ch. 301, § 4; T.C.A., § 8-716.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 8 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 8-1-101 — 65-168) › Chapter 7 - DISTRICT ATTORNEYS GENERAL (§§ 8-7-NEW — 8-7-606) › Part 3 - DISTRICT ATTORNEYS GENERAL CONFERENCE (§§ 8-7-301 — 8-7-315) › Section 8-7-305 - Duty of members to attend meetings

It is the official duty of each member of the conference to attend its meetings unless otherwise officially engaged, or for other good and sufficient reasons.
Acts 1961, ch. 301, § 5; T.C.A., § 8-717.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 8 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 8-1-101 — 65-168) › Chapter 7 - DISTRICT ATTORNEYS GENERAL (§§ 8-7-NEW — 8-7-606) › Part 3 - DISTRICT ATTORNEYS GENERAL CONFERENCE (§§ 8-7-301 — 8-7-315) › Section 8-7-306 - Reimbursement for expenses

Every member whose salary is paid in whole or in part by the state shall be entitled to have expenses paid for such attendance. Such expenses shall be paid upon the verified statement of such expenses by the district attorney general incurring the same and shall be paid from the general fund.
Acts 1961, ch. 301, § 6; T.C.A., § 8-718.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 8 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 8-1-101 — 65-168) › Chapter 7 - DISTRICT ATTORNEYS GENERAL (§§ 8-7-NEW — 8-7-606) › Part 3 - DISTRICT ATTORNEYS GENERAL CONFERENCE (§§ 8-7-301 — 8-7-315) › Section 8-7-307 - Office of executive director of the district attorneys general conference created - Purpose

There is created the office of executive director of the district attorneys general conference. The purpose of this office shall be to assist in improving the administration of justice in Tennessee by coordinating the prosecutive efforts of the various district attorneys general and by performing the duties and exercising the powers herein conferred.
Acts 1972, ch. 551, §§ 1, 9; 1975, ch. 302, § 1; 1976, ch. 621, § 1; T.C.A., § 8-719; Acts 1996, ch. 996, § 1.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 8 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 8-1-101 — 65-168) › Chapter 7 - DISTRICT ATTORNEYS GENERAL (§§ 8-7-NEW — 8-7-606) › Part 3 - DISTRICT ATTORNEYS GENERAL CONFERENCE (§§ 8-7-301 — 8-7-315) › Section 8-7-308 - Election of executive director - Terms - Removal - Vacancy - Salary

(a)
The executive director of the district attorneys general conference shall be elected by a simple majority of the membership of the district attorneys general conference for a term of four (4) years. The election of the executive director shall be held at the annual meeting of the conference which immediately precedes July 1 of years in which presidential elections are held.
(b)
The term of office of the executive director shall begin on July 1 following election and shall extend through June 30 of the next year in which a presidential election shall be held.
(c)
The executive director shall, however, be subject to removal from office by vote of a majority of the conference membership at any meeting of the conference held during the executive director's term of office. Upon removal from office of the executive director, or upon a vacancy in the office otherwise occurring during a meeting of the conference, the conference shall elect by vote of a majority of its membership a person to fill the unexpired term of office. Should a vacancy in the office of executive director occur at any other time, the executive committee of the conference shall appoint a person to the office of executive director to serve until the next meeting of the conference, at which time the conference shall, by vote of a majority of its members, elect a person to fill the unexpired term of office of the executive director.
(d)
The executive director shall receive a salary equal to that fixed by law for a district attorney general.
Acts 1972, ch. 551, § 2; 1976, ch. 621, § 2; 1978, ch. 801, § 1; T.C.A., § 8-720; Acts 1996, ch. 996, § 2.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 8 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 8-1-101 — 65-168) › Chapter 7 - DISTRICT ATTORNEYS GENERAL (§§ 8-7-NEW — 8-7-606) › Part 3 - DISTRICT ATTORNEYS GENERAL CONFERENCE (§§ 8-7-301 — 8-7-315) › Section 8-7-310 - Duties of executive director

The executive director of the district attorneys general conference shall attend to such duties as may be assigned by the district attorneys general conference or the executive committee of such conference.
Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 420,s 2, eff. 5/21/2019.
Acts 1972, ch. 551, § 4; T.C.A., § 8-722; Acts 1996, ch. 996, § 2.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 8 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 8-1-101 — 65-168) › Chapter 7 - DISTRICT ATTORNEYS GENERAL (§§ 8-7-NEW — 8-7-606) › Part 3 - DISTRICT ATTORNEYS GENERAL CONFERENCE (§§ 8-7-301 — 8-7-315) › Section 8-7-311 - Appointment of budget officer, director and clerical personnel - Compensation - Practice of law prohibited - Employment of attorney

(a)
The executive director of the district attorneys general conference shall, subject to the approval of the duly elected officers of the district attorneys general conference, appoint a budget officer and a director and such other assistants and clerical personnel as are necessary to enable the executive director to perform the duties of the executive director's office.
(b)
Compensation for other assistants and clerical personnel shall be fixed by the executive director with the approval of the executive committee of the district attorneys general conference.
(c)
(1)
During their terms of office or employment, neither the executive director nor any full-time assistant or employee shall directly or indirectly engage in the practice of law in any of the courts in this state.
(2)
If the executive director employs an attorney as a part-time employee, such employee shall not engage in the defense of criminal cases if such employee's duties will, at the time of employment, involve or in the future may involve:
(A)
Substantial interaction with district attorneys general, their assistants, or other employees of the executive director; or
(B)
The prosecution of criminal cases either as a part-time assistant district attorney general or a district attorney general pro tempore.
Acts 1972, ch. 551, § 5; 1976, ch. 621, § 3; T.C.A., § 8-723; Acts 1992, ch. 858, §§ 1, 2; 1996, ch. 996, § 2.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 8 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 8-1-101 — 65-168) › Chapter 7 - DISTRICT ATTORNEYS GENERAL (§§ 8-7-NEW — 8-7-606) › Part 3 - DISTRICT ATTORNEYS GENERAL CONFERENCE (§§ 8-7-301 — 8-7-315) › Section 8-7-312 - Office facilities

The executive director of the district attorneys general conference shall be provided with suitable office space in the supreme court building, or other convenient and suitable office space, and with all office equipment and supplies necessary to perform the duties of the office.
Acts 1972, ch. 551, § 6; T.C.A., § 8-724; Acts 1996, ch. 996, § 2.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 8 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 8-1-101 — 65-168) › Chapter 7 - DISTRICT ATTORNEYS GENERAL (§§ 8-7-NEW — 8-7-606) › Part 3 - DISTRICT ATTORNEYS GENERAL CONFERENCE (§§ 8-7-301 — 8-7-315) › Section 8-7-313 - Executive director - Retirement

The executive director of the district attorneys general conference shall be a member of the attorneys general retirement system of Tennessee, provided for by Acts 1953, ch. 81, as amended, or the consolidated retirement system of Tennessee, provided for by chapters 34-37 and 39 of this title and for such purpose shall be an "attorney general" as defined in §
8-34-101
.
Acts 1972, ch. 551, § 7; impl. am. Acts 1972, ch. 814, §§ 1, 11, 18; T.C.A., § 8-725; Acts 1996, ch. 996, § 2.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 8 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 8-1-101 — 65-168) › Chapter 7 - DISTRICT ATTORNEYS GENERAL (§§ 8-7-NEW — 8-7-606) › Part 3 - DISTRICT ATTORNEYS GENERAL CONFERENCE (§§ 8-7-301 — 8-7-315) › Section 8-7-314 - [Effective 7/1/2026]

The district attorneys general conference shall compile a statewide report summarizing the information provided by each district attorney general under § 8-7-114 in a uniform fashion that is sortable by offense and jurisdiction. The district attorneys general conference shall make the report available to the public, and submit the report to the governor, speaker of the house of representatives, speaker of the senate, chair of the criminal justice committee of the house of representatives, and chair of the judiciary committee of the senate.
Added by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 895,s 2, eff. 7/1/2026.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 8 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 8-1-101 — 65-168) › Chapter 7 - DISTRICT ATTORNEYS GENERAL (§§ 8-7-NEW — 8-7-606) › Part 3 - DISTRICT ATTORNEYS GENERAL CONFERENCE (§§ 8-7-301 — 8-7-315) › Section 8-7-315 - Budget submitted to general assembly

Each year's budget for the operation of the office of executive director of the district attorneys general conference shall be submitted to the criminal justice committee of the house of representatives and the senate judiciary committee prior to approval of the budget by the general assembly.
Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 64, s 6, eff. 3/29/2021.
Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 345, s 14, eff. 5/10/2019.
Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 236, s 40, eff. 4/19/2013.
Acts 1976, ch. 621, § 4; T.C.A., § 8-728; Acts 1996, ch. 996, § 2.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 8 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 8-1-101 — 65-168) › Chapter 7 - DISTRICT ATTORNEYS GENERAL (§§ 8-7-NEW — 8-7-606) › Part 4 - PRIVATE CO-COUNSEL FOR CRIME VICTIMS (§ 8-7-401) › Section 8-7-401 - Employment of private counsel by crime victim - Participation as co-counsel in prosecution of crime

(a)
A victim of crime or the family members of a victim of crime may employ private legal counsel to act as co-counsel with the district attorney general or the district attorney general's deputies in trying cases, with the extent of participation of such privately employed counsel being at the discretion of the district attorney general. The district attorney general or a deputy shall make the final and concluding argument. The privately retained counsel shall immediately inform the district attorney general of such counsel's employment.
(b)
(1)
No private legal counsel employed as a special prosecutor pursuant to subsection (a) is permitted to participate in any criminal hearing, trial or other proceeding unless the defendant or defendants have been notified and the court has conducted a hearing on such employment as provided in subdivision (b)(2).
(2)
At such hearing, the defendant or defendants have the right to be present and to raise and preserve any objections to the employment of such special prosecutor as provided by law. The court shall examine the private counsel to be employed and shall make a specific finding as to whether such person is or is not qualified under the law to serve as special prosecutor and as to whether such person has or does not have a conflict of interest as provided by law.
(3)
Any allegations of prosecutorial misconduct or other defects in the trial committed or caused by the special prosecutor shall be raised and disposed of at the time a motion for new trial is made by the defendant.
Acts 1978, ch. 883, § 1; T.C.A., § 8-729; Acts 1995, ch. 475, § 3.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 8 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 8-1-101 — 65-168) › Chapter 7 - DISTRICT ATTORNEYS GENERAL (§§ 8-7-NEW — 8-7-606) › Part 5 - ASSISTANCE TO GRAND JURIES (§§ 8-7-501 — 8-7-503) › Section 8-7-501 - Attendance of district attorney general at grand jury

Whenever required by the grand jury, the district attorney general or a designated assistant may attend before that body for the purpose of assisting in its inquiries, which assistance may include the examination of witnesses and the giving of legal advice as to any matters cognizable by that body; provided, that the district attorney general or the designated assistant shall not be present when the question is taken upon the finding of an indictment; and provided further, that the foreman of any grand jury shall be prohibited from communicating to the district attorney general or any other person the way in which any grand juror voted on any question before such body.
Acts 1981, ch. 419, § 1.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 8 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 8-1-101 — 65-168) › Chapter 7 - DISTRICT ATTORNEYS GENERAL (§§ 8-7-NEW — 8-7-606) › Part 5 - ASSISTANCE TO GRAND JURIES (§§ 8-7-501 — 8-7-503) › Section 8-7-502 - Jurisdiction over misconduct

It is the legislative intent that any misconduct by a district attorney general before the grand jury shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the board of professional responsibility established by Supreme Court Rule 9.
Acts 1981, ch. 419, § 2.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 8 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 8-1-101 — 65-168) › Chapter 7 - DISTRICT ATTORNEYS GENERAL (§§ 8-7-NEW — 8-7-606) › Part 5 - ASSISTANCE TO GRAND JURIES (§§ 8-7-501 — 8-7-503) › Section 8-7-503 - Judge's instruction to grand jury

It is the duty of the judge who instructs the grand jury to charge the jurors as to this part so that they will be fully informed of the fact that the district attorney general may attend before such body only upon the grand jury's request.
Acts 1981, ch. 419, § 3.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 8 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 8-1-101 — 65-168) › Chapter 7 - DISTRICT ATTORNEYS GENERAL (§§ 8-7-NEW — 8-7-606) › Part 6 - DISTRICT ATTORNEYS GENERAL FISCAL AFFAIRS ACT (§§ 8-7-601 — 8-7-606) › Section 8-7-601 - Short title

This part shall be known as the "District Attorneys General Fiscal Affairs Act."
Acts 1986, ch. 766, § 1.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 8 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 8-1-101 — 65-168) › Chapter 7 - DISTRICT ATTORNEYS GENERAL (§§ 8-7-NEW — 8-7-606) › Part 6 - DISTRICT ATTORNEYS GENERAL FISCAL AFFAIRS ACT (§§ 8-7-601 — 8-7-606) › Section 8-7-602 - Fiscal officer

(a)
Whereas, the various district attorneys general for the state of Tennessee are entitled to receive and do receive funding from various state, federal and local governmental sources, and private donors, and an orderly system for receiving and disbursing same is necessary, the district attorneys general are hereby authorized and empowered to designate the executive director of the district attorneys general conference as fiscal officer for the judicial district served by a district attorney general. The executive director is authorized and empowered to receive and disburse funds so received for any lawful purpose not inconsistent with this part.
(b)
(1)
The executive director is hereby designated as fiscal officer for the receipt and disbursement of all funds distributed pursuant to §
36-5-107
and related federal matching funds when the office of the district attorney general is the agency actually participating in the child support collection program as provided by federal law.
(2)
Any unspent incentive funds being held by counties for the benefit of the offices of district attorneys general as of April 30, 1990, shall be transferred to the executive director.
Acts 1986, ch. 766, § 2; 1990, ch. 974, § 1; 1996, ch. 996, § 2.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 8 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 8-1-101 — 65-168) › Chapter 7 - DISTRICT ATTORNEYS GENERAL (§§ 8-7-NEW — 8-7-606) › Part 6 - DISTRICT ATTORNEYS GENERAL FISCAL AFFAIRS ACT (§§ 8-7-601 — 8-7-606) › Section 8-7-603 - Disbursement of funds

Such funds shall be disbursed by the executive director of the district attorneys general conference upon proper request being submitted by the respective district attorneys general specifying the purpose of the disbursement and that the same is lawful and proper and not inconsistent with the terms upon which the funding was received.
Acts 1986, ch. 766, § 3; 1996, ch. 996, § 2.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 8 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 8-1-101 — 65-168) › Chapter 7 - DISTRICT ATTORNEYS GENERAL (§§ 8-7-NEW — 8-7-606) › Part 6 - DISTRICT ATTORNEYS GENERAL FISCAL AFFAIRS ACT (§§ 8-7-601 — 8-7-606) › Section 8-7-604 - Authorized use of funds

Such funding shall be used solely for the purpose of carrying out the duties and responsibilities of the office of district attorney general, and the orderly management and operation of same, and not to supplement the pay of any district attorney general.
Acts 1986, ch. 766, § 4.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 8 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 8-1-101 — 65-168) › Chapter 7 - DISTRICT ATTORNEYS GENERAL (§§ 8-7-NEW — 8-7-606) › Part 6 - DISTRICT ATTORNEYS GENERAL FISCAL AFFAIRS ACT (§§ 8-7-601 — 8-7-606) › Section 8-7-605 - Use of funds to defray costs

The office of executive director of the district attorneys general conference may receive a portion of the funds to be set by the executive director to defray the cost of receiving and disbursing same.
Acts 1986, ch. 766, § 5; 1996, ch. 996, § 2.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 8 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 8-1-101 — 65-168) › Chapter 7 - DISTRICT ATTORNEYS GENERAL (§§ 8-7-NEW — 8-7-606) › Part 6 - DISTRICT ATTORNEYS GENERAL FISCAL AFFAIRS ACT (§§ 8-7-601 — 8-7-606) › Section 8-7-606 - Records - Audit

The office of executive director of the district attorneys general conference shall maintain records of all receipts, disbursements, requests for disbursements and the purpose of same, and the records shall be subject to an annual audit by the office of comptroller of the treasury.
Acts 1986, ch. 766, § 6; 1996, ch. 996, § 2.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 8 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 8-1-101 — 65-168) › Chapter 8 - SHERIFFS (§§ 8-8-101 — 8-8-606) › Part 1 - APPOINTMENT-VACANCY (§§ 8-8-101 — 8-8-108) › Section 8-8-101 - Prohibited from practice of law or serving as member of general assembly while sheriff

No person shall engage in the practice of law or serve as a member of the general assembly while serving as sheriff.
Code 1858, § 357 (deriv. Acts 1777 (Nov.), ch. 8, § 4); Shan., § 446; Code 1932, § 693; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-801; Acts 2009, ch. 56, § 1.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 8 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 8-1-101 — 65-168) › Chapter 8 - SHERIFFS (§§ 8-8-101 — 8-8-606) › Part 1 - APPOINTMENT-VACANCY (§§ 8-8-101 — 8-8-108) › Section 8-8-103 - Surety bond

Before entering into the duties of the office, the sheriff shall take an oath to support the constitutions of this state and of the United States, and an oath of office pursuant to §
8-8-104
. The sheriff shall execute an official bond in an amount of one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000), 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 5, eff. 7/1/2023.
Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 315, s 8, eff. 4/29/2013.
Code 1858, §§ 354, 355 (deriv. Acts 1777 (Nov.), ch. 8, § 2; 1839-1840, ch. 63, §§ 1, 5); Shan., §§ 443, 444; Code 1932, §§ 690, 691; Acts 1977, ch. 270, § 2; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-803; impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 7, 36; Acts 1998, ch. 677, § 6.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 8 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 8-1-101 — 65-168) › Chapter 8 - SHERIFFS (§§ 8-8-101 — 8-8-606) › Part 1 - APPOINTMENT-VACANCY (§§ 8-8-101 — 8-8-108) › Section 8-8-104 - Oath of office

The sheriff shall, besides the oaths prescribed for public officers, take an oath that the sheriff has not promised or given, nor will give, any fee, gift, gratuity, or reward for the office or for aid in procuring such office, that the sheriff will not take any fee, gift, or bribe, or gratuity for returning any person as a juror or for making any false return of any process, and that the sheriff will faithfully execute the office of sheriff to the best of such sheriff's knowledge and ability agreeably to law.
Code 1858, § 356 (deriv. Acts 1777 (Nov.), ch. 8, § 2); Shan., § 445; Code 1932, § 692; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-804.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 8 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 8-1-101 — 65-168) › Chapter 8 - SHERIFFS (§§ 8-8-101 — 8-8-606) › Part 1 - APPOINTMENT-VACANCY (§§ 8-8-101 — 8-8-108) › Section 8-8-105 - Replacement of sureties

The county legislative body shall demand new sureties from the sheriff from time to time if the old sureties die, remove from the county, become insolvent, or otherwise unable to pay, as it, in its discretion, may judge necessary. A failure on the part of the sheriff to comply with such requirement within thirty (30) days shall vacate the office.
Code 1858, §§ 372, 373 (deriv. Acts 1839-1840, ch. 63, § 4); Shan., §§ 462, 463; mod. Code 1932, §§ 709, 710; impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 7, 36; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-805.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 8 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 8-1-101 — 65-168) › Chapter 8 - SHERIFFS (§§ 8-8-101 — 8-8-606) › Part 1 - APPOINTMENT-VACANCY (§§ 8-8-101 — 8-8-108) › Section 8-8-106 - Temporary appointment by county legislative body

If a vacancy occurs in the office of sheriff, the vacancy shall be filled as provided for in §
5-1-104(b)
.
Code 1858, § 374 (deriv. Acts 1839-1840, ch. 63, § 4); Shan., § 464; Code 1932, § 711; impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 7, 36; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-806; Acts 1981, ch. 318, § 4.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 8 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 8-1-101 — 65-168) › Chapter 8 - SHERIFFS (§§ 8-8-101 — 8-8-606) › Part 1 - APPOINTMENT-VACANCY (§§ 8-8-101 — 8-8-108) › Section 8-8-107 - Vacancy in office - Temporary discharge of sheriff's duties

In the event that the office of sheriff becomes vacant due to death, resignation, incapacity, or other causes, the duties of the office shall be temporarily discharged by the chief deputy, or administrative assistant or other highest ranking member of the sheriff's office, until the sheriff is able to reassume the office or until the county legislative body appoints a successor as provided for in §
5-1-104(b)
.
Code 1932, § 1906; Acts 1977, ch. 492, § 1; impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 7, 36; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-807; Acts 1981, ch. 318, § 5.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 8 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 8-1-101 — 65-168) › Chapter 8 - SHERIFFS (§§ 8-8-101 — 8-8-606) › Part 2 - POWERS AND DUTIES (§§ 8-8-201 — 8-8-222) › Section 8-8-202 - Advance fees on process from other counties

No sheriff or constable shall be compelled to execute any subpoena or original summons in civil cases coming from any county other than the one in which such sheriff or constable is an officer, unless the fees allowed such sheriff or constable by law for the service of such process, if demanded, are paid in advance. However, this section does not apply to summons, executions, or other orders of a court rendered in a proceeding to collect delinquent property taxes as defined in § 67-5-2502(c)(1)(D).
Amended by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 967,s 20, eff. 5/21/2024.
Acts 1870-1871, ch. 74, § 1; Shan., § 6405; mod. Code 1932, § 10709; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-811.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 8 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 8-1-101 — 65-168) › Chapter 8 - SHERIFFS (§§ 8-8-101 — 8-8-606) › Part 2 - POWERS AND DUTIES (§§ 8-8-201 — 8-8-222) › Section 8-8-203 - Payment of collections by collecting officers

The sheriff and every other collecting officer shall pay all penalties, fines, forfeitures, amercements, and other sums of money collected by the sheriff or such other officer, or that ought to be collected, for the use of a county, into the hands of the clerk of the court or magistrate from whom the sheriff or such other officer received the execution under which the sheriff or such other officer made, or ought to have made, the collection, on or before the return day of such execution.
Code 1858, § 518; Shan., § 657; Code 1932, § 1056; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-812.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 8 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 8-1-101 — 65-168) › Chapter 8 - SHERIFFS (§§ 8-8-101 — 8-8-606) › Part 2 - POWERS AND DUTIES (§§ 8-8-201 — 8-8-222) › Section 8-8-204 - Judgment on motion for failure to pay over

If the sheriff or officer fails to do so, the clerk or magistrate shall furnish the district attorney general with the records, executions, and such other information as may be in the clerk or magistrate's possession, to show the liability of the officer, and the district attorney general shall move for judgment, in the name of the county, against the sheriff or officer and the sheriff's or officer's sureties for the moneys by the sheriff or officer collected, or that ought to have been collected, for the use of the county. Upon judgment, when obtained, the clerk or judge shall issue execution, and enforce satisfaction of such execution.
Code 1858, § 519; Shan., § 658; Code 1932, § 1057; impl. am. Acts 1979, ch. 68, §§ 2, 3; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-813.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 8 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 8-1-101 — 65-168) › Chapter 8 - SHERIFFS (§§ 8-8-101 — 8-8-606) › Part 2 - POWERS AND DUTIES (§§ 8-8-201 — 8-8-222) › Section 8-8-205 - Acting as attorney or security prohibited - Attorney as deputy

(a)
No sheriff or deputy sheriff shall appear in any court as attorney or counsel for any party, nor become security for any party in any civil suit or criminal proceeding.
(b)
Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, the sheriff shall be permitted to appoint a duly licensed attorney as a special deputy sheriff, reserve deputy sheriff, or as a deputy sheriff.
Code 1858, § 363; Shan., § 453; Code 1932, § 700; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-814; Acts 1988, ch. 734, § 1.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 8 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 8-1-101 — 65-168) › Chapter 8 - SHERIFFS (§§ 8-8-101 — 8-8-606) › Part 2 - POWERS AND DUTIES (§§ 8-8-201 — 8-8-222) › Section 8-8-206 - Purchase at own sale prohibited

No sheriff or deputy sheriff shall become the purchaser, either directly or indirectly, of any property by such sheriff or deputy exposed to sale under any process of law, and every such purchase shall be absolutely void.
Code 1858, § 364 (deriv. Acts 1805, ch. 31); Shan., § 454; Code 1932, § 701; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-815.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 8 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 8-1-101 — 65-168) › Chapter 8 - SHERIFFS (§§ 8-8-101 — 8-8-606) › Part 2 - POWERS AND DUTIES (§§ 8-8-201 — 8-8-222) › Section 8-8-207 - Disobedience of process

A sheriff's disobedience of the command of any process is a contempt of the court from which it issued, and may be punished accordingly; and such sheriff is further liable to the action of the party aggrieved.
Code 1858, § 361 (deriv. Acts 1777 (Nov.), ch. 8, § 5); Shan., § 451; Code 1932, § 698; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-816.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 8 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 8-1-101 — 65-168) › Chapter 8 - SHERIFFS (§§ 8-8-101 — 8-8-606) › Part 2 - POWERS AND DUTIES (§§ 8-8-201 — 8-8-222) › Section 8-8-208 - Service at residence of defendant

No sheriff shall return upon any writ that the person upon whom it is to be served is not to be found in the county, unless such sheriff has actually been at the place of abode of such person.
Code 1858, § 365 (deriv. Acts 1777 (Nov.), ch. 8, § 5); Shan., § 455; Code 1932, § 702; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-817.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 8 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 8-1-101 — 65-168) › Chapter 8 - SHERIFFS (§§ 8-8-101 — 8-8-606) › Part 2 - POWERS AND DUTIES (§§ 8-8-201 — 8-8-222) › Section 8-8-209 - Return as to residence in another county

Where such person is a known inhabitant of another county, the sheriff shall return the truth of the case.
Code 1858, § 366 (deriv. Acts 1777 (Nov.), ch. 8, § 5); Shan., § 456; Code 1932, § 703; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-818.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 8 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 8-1-101 — 65-168) › Chapter 8 - SHERIFFS (§§ 8-8-101 — 8-8-606) › Part 2 - POWERS AND DUTIES (§§ 8-8-201 — 8-8-222) › Section 8-8-210 - Bill of fees

On levying an execution for money, the sheriff, if required, shall make out a bill of the sheriff's own and all other fees endorsed thereon, giving the items separately and distinctly, and give a receipt therefor to the party paying them, under a penalty of one hundred twenty-five dollars ($125) to any person who will sue for such amount.
Code 1858, § 367 (deriv. Acts 1777 (Nov.), ch. 8, § 7); Shan., § 457; mod. Code 1932, § 704; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-819.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 8 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 8-1-101 — 65-168) › Chapter 8 - SHERIFFS (§§ 8-8-101 — 8-8-606) › Part 2 - POWERS AND DUTIES (§§ 8-8-201 — 8-8-222) › Section 8-8-211 - Penalty for allowing prisoner to be taken from jail and put to death by violence

Any sheriff who, either negligently or willfully, or by want of proper diligence, firmness, and promptness in the use of all the powers with which the sheriff is vested by law, allows a prisoner to be taken from the jail of the sheriff's county, or to be taken from the sheriff's custody, and put to death by violence, commits a Class A misdemeanor in office, and, upon indictment therefor and conviction thereof, shall be fined at the discretion of the court, and shall also, by the judgment of the court, forfeit the office, and be declared forever incapable of holding any office of trust or profit in this state.
Acts 1881, ch. 45, § 1; Shan., § 450; Code 1932, § 697; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-820; Acts 1989, ch. 591, §§ 1, 6.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 8 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 8-1-101 — 65-168) › Chapter 8 - SHERIFFS (§§ 8-8-101 — 8-8-606) › Part 2 - POWERS AND DUTIES (§§ 8-8-201 — 8-8-222) › Section 8-8-212 - Special deputies - Exchange of law enforcement officers

(a)
The sheriff may appoint as many special deputies as the sheriff may think proper, on urgent occasions, or when required for particular purposes.
(b)
The sheriff may appoint as many private special deputies as qualify for appointment pursuant to §
38-8-118
.
(c)
(1)
The sheriff is also authorized to enter into agreements with other law enforcement agencies, including, but not limited to, other county sheriff departments, for the exchange of law enforcement officers when required for a particular purpose. Such exchanged officers shall be covered by liability insurance by the agency of their regular employment or by the agency to which such officers are being assigned. Responding officers under such agreements may be deputized by the requesting sheriff without making application to the court; provided, that such exchanged officers shall serve in such capacity only for the time necessary to complete the particular purpose for which the exchange was made.
(2)
The law enforcement officers exchanged under this subsection (c) shall not be deemed to be special deputies, and §
8-8-303
shall in no way be applicable to such law enforcement officers while serving in the capacity for the particular purpose for which the exchange was made.
Acts 1870, ch. 8, § 1; impl. am. Acts 1907, ch. 436; Shan., § 448; Code 1932, § 695; mod. C. Supp. 1950, § 695; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-821; Acts 1983, ch. 117, § 1; 2006, ch. 862, § 3.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 8 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 8-1-101 — 65-168) › Chapter 8 - SHERIFFS (§§ 8-8-101 — 8-8-606) › Part 2 - POWERS AND DUTIES (§§ 8-8-201 — 8-8-222) › Section 8-8-213 - Conservator of peace - Summoning posse

(a)
The sheriff and the sheriff's deputies are conservators of the peace, and it is the sheriff's duty to suppress all affrays, riots, routs, unlawful assemblies, insurrections, or other breaches of the peace, detect and prevent crime, arrest any person lawfully, execute process of law, and patrol the roads of the county.
(b)
The sheriff shall furnish the necessary deputies to carry out the duties set forth in subsection (a), and, if necessary, may summon to the sheriff's aid as many of the inhabitants of the county as the sheriff thinks proper.
Code 1858, § 362; Shan., § 452; Code 1932, § 699; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-822; Acts 2005, ch. 142, § 1.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 8 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 8-1-101 — 65-168) › Chapter 8 - SHERIFFS (§§ 8-8-101 — 8-8-606) › Part 2 - POWERS AND DUTIES (§§ 8-8-201 — 8-8-222) › Section 8-8-214 - Delivery of papers and property to successor

The sheriff, when going out of office, shall deliver to the successor all books and papers pertaining to the office, and all property attached and levied on and in the sheriff's hands, unless authorized by law to retain the same, and all prisoners in the jail, and take a receipt therefor, which receipt will be an indemnity to the retiring officer.
Code 1858, § 368; Shan., § 458; Code 1932, § 705; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-823.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 8 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 8-1-101 — 65-168) › Chapter 8 - SHERIFFS (§§ 8-8-101 — 8-8-606) › Part 2 - POWERS AND DUTIES (§§ 8-8-201 — 8-8-222) › Section 8-8-215 - Closing of unsettled business

The sheriff is allowed two (2) years from the time of going out of office to close unsettled business, with all the power and subject to all the limitations and restrictions of the actual sheriff.
Code 1858, § 369 (deriv. Acts 1811, ch. 49, § 1); Shan., § 459; Code 1932, § 706; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-824.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 8 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 8-1-101 — 65-168) › Chapter 8 - SHERIFFS (§§ 8-8-101 — 8-8-606) › Part 2 - POWERS AND DUTIES (§§ 8-8-201 — 8-8-222) › Section 8-8-216 - Service of process or other paper by employee of party prohibited - Penalty

(a)
It is unlawful for any sheriff, deputy sheriff or constable to serve any summons, writ, process or other proceeding in any civil action when such officer is a salaried or commissioned employee of any party to the action or suit wherein any such summons, writ, process or other proceeding has been issued.
(b)
A violation of this section is a Class C misdemeanor.
Acts 1959, ch. 237, §§ 1, 2; T.C.A., § 8-825; Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 113.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 8 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 8-1-101 — 65-168) › Chapter 8 - SHERIFFS (§§ 8-8-101 — 8-8-606) › Part 2 - POWERS AND DUTIES (§§ 8-8-201 — 8-8-222) › Section 8-8-217 - Service in violation of Section 8-8-216 void

Any summons, writ, process or other proceeding in a civil action which was served in violation of §
8-8-216
is void.
Acts 1959, ch. 237, § 3; T.C.A., § 8-826.
2023 Tennessee Code › Title 8 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (§§ 8-1-101 — 65-168) › Chapter 8 - SHERIFFS (§§ 8-8-101 — 8-8-606) › Part 2 - POWERS AND DUTIES (§§ 8-8-201 — 8-8-222) › Section 8-8-218 - Retention of service weapon upon retirement or disability - Approval by legislative body of county

(a)
Upon completion of honorable service by a full-time sheriff or deputy sheriff, the sheriff or deputy sheriff, upon retirement, may retain the sheriff's or deputy sheriff's service weapon in recognition of many years of good and faithful service. A sheriff or deputy sheriff who retires on disability retirement may also retain the service weapon.
(b)
Subsection (a) shall have no effect unless it is approved by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the legislative body of any county to which it may apply.
Added by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 652, s 1, eff. 7/1/2016.