An indictment cannot be found without the concurrence of at least twelve (12) grand jurors and, when so found, shall be endorsed a “true bill,” and the endorsement signed by the foreman.
Code 1858, § 5093; Shan., § 7055; Code 1932, § 11600; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 40-1706.
Structure 2021 Tennessee Code
§ 40-13-101. “Indictment” Defined
§ 40-13-102. Offenses Indictable
§ 40-13-103. Prosecutor Required
§ 40-13-104. Prosecutor Not Required
§ 40-13-105. Concurrence in True Bill
§ 40-13-106. Endorsement When Indictment Not Found
§ 40-13-107. Endorsement of Names of Witnesses
§ 40-13-108. Presentation of Indictment
§ 40-13-109. Entry in Minutes of Felony Indictments
§ 40-13-110. Copies of Minutes — New Indictment