Upon the convict being brought before the court, it shall inquire into the circumstances, and, if no legal reason exists against the execution of the sentence, shall order the warden of the state penitentiary in which the death chamber is located to execute the defendant on a day to be fixed by the court.
Code 1858, § 5281; impl. am. Acts 1909, ch. 500, § 1; Shan., § 7261; Code 1932, § 11863; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 40-3123; Acts 1985 (1st Ex. Sess.), ch. 5, § 17.
Structure 2021 Tennessee Code
Chapter 23 - Execution of Judgment
§ 40-23-102. Defendant in Custody at Time of Judgment
§ 40-23-103. Sheriff to Commit Defendant
§ 40-23-105. Felons Sentenced to Jail Compelled to Hard Labor
§ 40-23-106. Notice to Commissioner of Convicts for Penitentiary
§ 40-23-108. Order Specifying Number of Guards for Removal of Prisoners
§ 40-23-109. Warrant to Summon Aid in Removal of Prisoners
§ 40-23-110. Summons of Additional Guards
§ 40-23-111. Qualifications of Guard
§ 40-23-112. Juror Disqualified to Act as Guard
§ 40-23-113. Report by Sheriff to Department of Correction
§ 40-23-115. Maintenance of Death Chamber
§ 40-23-117. Death Sentence Stands if Not Carried Out at Scheduled Time
§ 40-23-118. Warrant for Apprehension of Condemned Inmate
§ 40-23-119. Order of Execution After Arrest of Condemned Prisoner