Tennessee § 40-3-102 - Indictment or presentment.
Full text of Tennessee Tennessee Code Annotated § 40-3-102 — Indictment or presentment., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 40-3-102. Indictment or presentment.
All violations of the criminal laws may be prosecuted by indictment or presentment of a grand jury, and a presentment may be made upon the information of any one (1) of the grand jury. Code 1858, § 4990 (deriv. Acts 1841-1842, ch. 141, § 4); Shan., § 6949; Code 1932, § 11490; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 40-302. Law Reviews. The Tennessee Court System — Criminal Court (Frederic S. Le Clercq), 8 Mem. St. U.L. Rev. 319.
Frequently Asked Questions About Tennessee § 40-3-102
What does Tennessee Code Annotated § 40-3-102 cover?
Section 40-3-102 ("Indictment or presentment.") 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.
How do I cite Tennessee § 40-3-102?
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