If it appears to the governor that the power of any county is not sufficient to enable the sheriff to execute process delivered to that sheriff, the governor may, on the application of the sheriff, order a posse or military force as is necessary from any other county or counties.
Code 1858, § 4936; Shan., § 6897; Code 1932, § 11421; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 38-212.
Collateral References.
Power to declare martial law apart from military occupation or operations. 24 A.L.R. 1183.
Structure 2021 Tennessee Code
Title 38 - Prevention and Detection of Crime
Chapter 3 - Public Officers Preventing Commission of Offenses
§ 38-3-101. Methods of Preventing Offenses
§ 38-3-103. Other Conservators of the Peace
§ 38-3-104. Officers May Command Aid
§ 38-3-105. Acts by Persons Aiding Officers
§ 38-3-106. Refusal to Obey Command to Aid Officers
§ 38-3-107. Neglect of Duty by Officer
§ 38-3-109. Bond to Keep the Peace
§ 38-3-110. Form of Bond — Scire Facias Upon Forfeiture
§ 38-3-111. Officer Failing to Perform Duties Prescribed in §§ 38-3-108, 38-3-109
§ 38-3-112. Power of Governor to Order Posse or Military Force From Other County
§ 38-3-113. Federal Officers Making Arrests for Nonfederal Offenses