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Terms Used In Tennessee Code 40-9-117

  • Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
  • Governor: includes any person performing the functions of governor by authority of the law of this state. See Tennessee Code 40-9-102

The governor may recall the governor’s warrant of arrest, or may issue another warrant whenever the governor deems proper.