(a) The grand juries of the several counties have and possess inquisitorial powers to inquire with respect to the different offenses mentioned in this title that are punishable by a fine of more than fifty dollars ($50.00), or by imprisonment.
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Terms Used In Tennessee Code 70-6-107

  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
(b) It is the duty of the different judges of the criminal and circuit courts having jurisdiction of such matters to charge the provisions of this title to the grand juries of the different counties at each term of court in the respective counties.
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