Tennessee § 8-10-204 - Requirements for taking office — Power of arrest.
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§ 8-10-204. Requirements for taking office — Power of arrest.
In all counties where constables are not otherwise prohibited, constables shall be duly elected, trained, and qualified. Constables who meet the provisions of this chapter shall take the oath of office, be sworn and bonded, and retain the power of arrest. Acts 1993, ch. 414, § 5.
Source: official Tennessee text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 8-10-204 ("Requirements for taking office — Power of arrest.") 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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