Every officer impeached shall be suspended from the exercise of such officer's official duties until such officer's acquittal.
Code 1858, § 5288; Shan., § 7268; Code 1932, § 11870; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-2604.
Law Reviews.
The Tennessee Court System — Supreme Court (Frederic S. Le Clercq), 8 Mem. St. U.L. Rev. 191 (1978).
Collateral References.
Power of officer, effect of pendency of impeachment proceedings. 16 A.L.R. 411.
Validity, under state law, of appointment of special prosecutor where regular prosecutor is charged with, or being investigated for, criminal or impeachable offense. 84 A.L.R.3d 115.
Structure 2021 Tennessee Code
Title 8 - Public Officers and Employees
§ 8-46-101. Officers Liable — Effect of Judgment
§ 8-46-102. Majority of House of Representatives Required
§ 8-46-103. Contents of Impeachment — Right to Counsel
§ 8-46-104. Suspension Pending Trial
§ 8-46-105. Jurisdiction of Trial