Tennessee Code 7-63-101 – Municipal violations – Citation or complaint in lieu of arrest
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When any person violates any traffic, or other ordinance, law or regulation of any municipal, metropolitan or city government in the presence of a:
Terms Used In Tennessee Code 7-63-101
- Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
- Person: includes a corporation, firm, company or association. See Tennessee Code 1-3-105
such officer or inspector may issue, in lieu of arresting the offender and having a warrant issued for the offense, a citation or complaint for such offense. A copy of such citation, which shall contain the offense charged and the time and place when such offender is to appear in court, shall be given to the offender.