Clerks of courts of general sessions and their duly sworn deputies have jurisdiction and authority, concurrent with that of the judges of the general sessions court, to issue warrants for the arrest of persons.
Structure 2021 Tennessee Code
§ 40-6-201. “Warrant of Arrest” Defined
§ 40-6-202. Power of Magistrates
§ 40-6-203. Examination of Affiant
§ 40-6-204. Contents of Examination
§ 40-6-205. Issuance of Warrant
§ 40-6-206. Time of Issuance and Return — Misdemeanor Cases
§ 40-6-208. Contents of Warrant
§ 40-6-209. Officer to Whom Directed
§ 40-6-212. Execution Outside County
§ 40-6-213. Execution Anywhere in State
§ 40-6-214. Authority of Clerks and Deputies of General Sessions Courts
§ 40-6-215. Summons Instead of Arrest Warrant
§ 40-6-217. Issuance of Arrest Warrant in Lieu of Criminal Summons