In all cases in which it is not otherwise expressly provided, when any office is vacated, all books, papers, property and moneys belonging or appertaining to such office, shall, on demand, be delivered over to the qualified successor. Every person knowingly and willfully violating this section commits a Class C misdemeanor.
Code 1858, § 805; Shan., § 1126; Code 1932, § 1867; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-2901; Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 113.
Structure 2021 Tennessee Code
Title 8 - Public Officers and Employees
Chapter 49 - Transfer of Records and Property of Office
§ 8-49-101. Delivery to Successor Required
§ 8-49-102. Order to Show Cause for Nondelivery
§ 8-49-103. Inquiry as to Nondelivery
§ 8-49-104. Oath of Delivery to Qualified Successor
§ 8-49-105. Commitment for Failure to Deliver Records and Property
§ 8-49-106. Search Warrant for Records and Property
§ 8-49-107. Delivery of Records and Property Returned on Warrant