It is the duty of the warden, upon the service of the writ provided for in § 41-21-305, to have the inmate before the court on the day specified, for which purpose the warden may employ a trustworthy deputy and a sufficient guard, who are entitled to the same compensation for each day's travel and attendance on court as is allowed sheriffs and guards for the removal of inmates to the penitentiary.
Code 1858, § 5555; Shan., § 7577; Code 1932, § 12175; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 41-607.
Structure 2021 Tennessee Code
Title 41 - Correctional Institutions and Inmates
Part 3 - Service of Process on and Testimony of Inmates
§ 41-21-301. Process in Civil Actions
§ 41-21-303. Return on Failure to Answer
§ 41-21-305. Writ for Appearance to Testify in Criminal Case
§ 41-21-306. Warden's Duty to Produce Witness
§ 41-21-307. Warden's Powers in Removing Inmates to and From Court
§ 41-21-308. Keeping Prisoner in Jail en Route