Rule 17 of the Rules of Criminal Procedure shall govern when a clerk or other authorized officer of the court is required to issue a subpoena in a criminal case in criminal court and the consequences of a person's refusal to appear, testify or produce evidence when subpoenaed shall be governed pursuant to that rule. If any local rule of court conflicts with Rule 17, Rule 17 shall prevail and the clerk or other authorized officer of the court shall issue subpoenas and the judge shall punish the refusal to respond to subpoenas in accordance with the rule.
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