It is the duty of the attorney general and reporter, the district attorneys general, county attorneys, and city attorneys, within their respective jurisdictions, upon notice being received by them in writing that any officer herein mentioned has been guilty of any of the acts, omissions, or offenses set out in § 8-47-101, forthwith to investigate such complaint; and, if upon investigation such person finds that there is reasonable cause for such complaint, such person shall forthwith institute proceedings in the circuit, chancery, or criminal court of the proper county, to oust such officer from office.
Structure 2021 Tennessee Code
Title 8 - Public Officers and Employees
Chapter 47 - Removal of Officers
§ 8-47-101. Officers Subject to Removal — Grounds
§ 8-47-102. Institution by Prosecuting Attorneys on Own Initiative
§ 8-47-103. Investigation and Institution of Proceedings
§ 8-47-104. Subpoena to Appear Before Prosecuting Attorney
§ 8-47-105. Testimony Before Prosecuting Attorneys
§ 8-47-106. Disobedience to Attorney's Subpoena
§ 8-47-107. Self-Incrimination Privilege Unavailable — Immunity From Prosecution
§ 8-47-108. Filing of Complaint on Direction of Governor
§ 8-47-109. Governor's Duty to Direct Prosecution
§ 8-47-110. Petition in Name of State — Filing by Relators
§ 8-47-111. Assistance to Prosecution by Relators
§ 8-47-112. Additional Counsel for Prosecution
§ 8-47-113. Form and Contents of Petition
§ 8-47-114. Summons — Time to Answer
§ 8-47-116. Suspension Pending Hearing — Filling of Vacancy
§ 8-47-117. Hearing on Suspension
§ 8-47-118. Application of Chancery Procedure
§ 8-47-120. Judgment of Ouster
§ 8-47-121. Restoration to Office — Salary During Suspension — Attorney Fees