Tennessee Code 65-21-111 – Warrants against offenders
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Terms Used In Tennessee Code 65-21-111
- Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
- Person: includes a corporation, firm, company or association. See Tennessee Code 1-3-105
- 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 any judge of the court of general sessions who knows of any offenses under this chapter to forthwith issue a warrant for the arrest of such person, and have such offender brought before the judge for trial.