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Terms Used In Tennessee Code 40-18-102

  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.

It is the duty of the judge of each circuit court to adopt such rules of practice in the trial of criminal cases, from time to time, as may tend to diminish the costs of criminal cases.