Tennessee Code 8-8-103 – Surety bond
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Terms Used In Tennessee Code 8-8-103
- Oath: A promise to tell the truth.
- Oath: includes affirmation. See Tennessee Code 1-3-105
- State: means the state of Tennessee. See Tennessee Code 8-34-101
- United States: includes the District of Columbia and the several territories of the United States. See Tennessee Code 1-3-105
Before entering into the duties of the office, the sheriff shall take an oath to support the constitutions of this state and of the United States, and an oath of office pursuant to § 8-8-104. The sheriff shall execute an official bond in an amount of one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000), or such greater amount as the county legislative body by resolution may determine. The bond must be prepared, executed, filed, and recorded in accordance with title 8, chapter 19.