Tennessee Code 40-13-101 – “Indictment” defined

(a) An indictment is an accusation in writing presented by the grand jury of the county charging a person with an indictable offense.

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Code: includes the Tennessee Code and all amendments and revisions to the code and all additions and supplements to the code. See Tennessee Code 1-3-105
Grand jury: agreement providing that a lender will delay exercising its rights (in the case of a mortgage,
Indictment: The formal charge issued by a grand jury stating that there is enough evidence that the defendant committed the crime to justify having a trial; it is used primarily for felonies.
Person: includes a corporation, firm, company or association. See Tennessee Code 1-3-105

(b) Wherever in this code “indictment” is used, it shall be taken to include presentment whenever the context so requires or will permit.

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