Tennessee Statutes

§ 38-5-116 — Warrant for arrest if person not present

Tennessee § 38-5-116

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Tenn. Code Ann. § 38-5-116 (2026).

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If the person charged is not present, the coroner may issue a warrant to the sheriff, or any other lawful officer, requiring the officer to arrest such person and take the person before a magistrate.

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Legislative History

Code 1858, § 5312; Shan., § 7290; Code 1932, § 11891; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 38-416.

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