The witness shall prove attendance, in open court, by oath before the clerk that the witness has not, directly or indirectly, personally procured summons as a witness, that the witness was legally summoned on behalf of the state and has verily attended the court, as a witness, the number of days claimed.
Code 1858, § 5394; Shan., § 7369; Code 1932, § 11975; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 40-2424.
Structure 2021 Tennessee Code
Chapter 17 - Evidence and Witnesses
§ 40-17-106. Endorsement of Names of Witnesses
§ 40-17-107. Issuance of Subpoenas by Clerk
§ 40-17-108. Date of Attendance of Witnesses
§ 40-17-109. Service of Subpoena
§ 40-17-110. Duration of Attendance
§ 40-17-111. Forfeiture of Recognizance on Default
§ 40-17-112. Fees for State Witnesses
§ 40-17-113. Fees Allowed for Days Fixed by Court — Maximum Number of Days
§ 40-17-114. Proof of Attendance
§ 40-17-115. Certification of Fees to Designated Witnesses
§ 40-17-116. Certificate Required for Payment of Witness Fees
§ 40-17-117. Proof of Incorporation
§ 40-17-121. Sexual Penetration or Contact — Victim Under 13 Years of Age
§ 40-17-122. Subpoenas — Rules of Criminal Procedure
§ 40-17-124. Sex Offenses Where Victim Is Less Than Thirteen (13) Years of Age