Tennessee § 16-15-715 - Court bailiffs.

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§ 16-15-715. Court bailiffs.

The sheriff shall, unless otherwise provided, provide sufficient bailiffs to serve the general sessions courts. Acts 1993, ch. 241, § 25. Attorney General Opinions. Sheriff has the duty to appoint court officers for general sessions courts, except in municipalities having a metropolitan form of government and a population of more than 450,000, OAG 05-026 (3/21/05). Appointment of court officer authorized to carry weapon in courtrooms; required training, qualifications, etc. OAG 10-77, 2010 Tenn. AG LEXIS 83 (6/1/10). POST certification of bailiffs and court officers. OAG 10-107, 2010 Tenn. AG LEXIS 113 (10/28/10).

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