Tennessee § 8-14-201 - Creation.
Full text of Tennessee Tennessee Code Annotated § 8-14-201 — Creation., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 8-14-201. Creation.
There is hereby created a district public defenders conference for the state, whose membership shall consist of all district public defenders of the state whose salary is paid in whole or in part out of the state treasury. The attorney general and reporter shall be an ex officio member of the conference and act as its legal advisor. The public defender of Shelby County and the public defender of Davidson County shall also be members of the conference. Acts 1989, ch. 588, § 11; 1990, ch. 751, § 6; T.C.A § 8-14-301 . Code Commission Notes. This section was renumbered from § 8-14-301 to § 8-14-201 by authority of the Code Commission in 2016. Compiler's Notes. The Code Commission transferred numerous sections in this title to this part, effective upon the 2016 replacement of this volume. See the following parallel reference table for the old and new locations. Old Sections New Sections 8-14-301 8-14-201 8-14-302 8-14-202 8-14-303 8-14-203 8-14-304 8-14-204 8-14-305 8-14-205 8-14-306 8-14-206 Law Reviews. What Price is Justice? Adequate funding for judicial system needs to be top priority of upcoming General Assembly (W. Andy Hardin), 37 Tenn. B.J. 23 (2001). Attorney General Opinions. A district attorney general has no authority to represent a petitioner seeking a protective order. State statutes and local ordinances do not authorize a public defender to represent an individual defending against a petition for an order of protection; however, the ordinances governing the Shelby County's Public Defender's Office do not prohibit the Shelby County Public Defender from doing so. OAG 16-06, 2016 Tenn. AG LEXIS 4 (2/10/2016).
Frequently Asked Questions About Tennessee § 8-14-201
What does Tennessee Code Annotated § 8-14-201 cover?
Section 8-14-201 ("Creation.") 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 § 8-14-201?
A common citation format is "Tennessee Code Annotated § 8-14-201" (Tennessee). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Tennessee law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Tennessee official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Tennessee attorney.
How does Tennessee § 8-14-201 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Tennessee can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
Sources & Verification
Not legal advice. Verify against the official source and consult a licensed attorney in Tennessee.