Tennessee § 36-6-240 - Law enforcement officer powers.
Full text of Tennessee Tennessee Code Annotated § 36-6-240 — Law enforcement officer powers., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 36-6-240. Law enforcement officer powers.
At the request of a prosecutor or other appropriate public official acting under § 36-6-239 , a law enforcement officer may take any lawful action reasonably necessary to locate a child or a party and assist a prosecutor or appropriate public official with responsibilities under § 36-6-239 . Acts 1999, ch. 389, § 41.
Source: official Tennessee text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Tennessee § 36-6-240
What does Tennessee Code Annotated § 36-6-240 cover?
Section 36-6-240 ("Law enforcement officer powers.") is part of the Tennessee Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Tennessee. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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