Tennessee § 39-16-401 - Definitions for public misconduct offenses.

§ 39-16-401. Definitions for public misconduct offenses.

As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires: “Act” means a bodily movement, whether voluntary or involuntary, and includes speech; “Law” means the constitution or a statute of this state or of the United States, a written opinion of a court of record, a municipal ordinance, or a rule authorized by and lawfully adopted under a statute; and “Public servant” means a person elected, selected, appointed, employed, or otherwise designated as one (1) of the following even if the public servant has not yet qualified for office or assumed the duties: An officer, employee, or agent of government; A juror or grand juror; An arbitrator, referee, or other person who is authorized by law or private written agreement to hear or determine a cause or controversy; An attorney at law or notary public when participating in performing a governmental function; A candidate for nomination or election to public office; or A person who is performing a governmental function under claim of right although not legally qualified to do so. Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 1. Cross-References. Application for consent to petition to convene investigative grand jury, § 40-12-201 .