If such affidavit is not made, and it appears that any such books, papers, and property are withheld, the officer before whom the proceedings are had, shall, by warrant, commit the person so withholding them to the county jail, there to remain until that person delivers such books, papers, and property, or is otherwise discharged by law.
Code 1858, § 809; Shan., § 1130; Code 1932, § 1871; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-2905.
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