Tennessee Statutes

§ 38-3-112 — Power of governor to order posse or military force from other county

Tennessee § 38-3-112

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Bluebook
Tenn. Code Ann. § 38-3-112 (2026).

Text

If it appears to the governor that the power of any county is not sufficient to enable the sheriff to execute process delivered to that sheriff, the governor may, on the application of the sheriff, order a posse or military force as is necessary from any other county or counties.

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Legislative History

Code 1858, § 4936; Shan., § 6897; Code 1932, § 11421; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 38-212.

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