The attorney general and reporter, in performing the duties of such office where the state is a party litigant, or there is reasonable cause to indicate it will be a party litigant, is hereby empowered to require any person to testify under oath as to any matter which is a proper subject of inquiry by the attorney general and reporter. The attorney general and reporter, or a designee, is authorized to administer all necessary oaths.
Structure 2021 Tennessee Code
Title 8 - Public Officers and Employees
Chapter 6 - Attorney General and Reporter—legal Department
Part 4 - Investigative Authority
§ 8-6-401. Authority to Give Oaths and Require Testimony
§ 8-6-403. Service of Investigative Demand
§ 8-6-404. Failure to Comply With Investigative Demand
§ 8-6-405. Penalty for Failure to Testify When Served With Investigative Demand
§ 8-6-406. Witness Fees and Mileage on Investigative Demands
§ 8-6-407. Confidentiality of Writings, Records or Tangible Objects Obtained by Attorney General