2021 Tennessee Code
Chapter 6 - Warrants
Part 2 - Arrest Warrants

§ 40-6-201. “Warrant of Arrest” Defined - A warrant of arrest is an order, in writing, stating...

§ 40-6-202. Power of Magistrates - For the apprehension of persons charged with public offenses, magistrates...

§ 40-6-203. Examination of Affiant - Code 1858, § 5020; Shan., § 6979; Code 1932, §...

§ 40-6-204. Contents of Examination - The written examination shall set forth the facts stated by...

§ 40-6-205. Issuance of Warrant - Code 1858, § 5022; Shan., § 6981; Code 1932, §...

§ 40-6-206. Time of Issuance and Return — Misdemeanor Cases - Any process, warrant, precept or summons authorized to be issued...

§ 40-6-207. Form of Warrant - The warrant of arrest may be substantially as follows: State...

§ 40-6-208. Contents of Warrant - Code 1858, §§ 5026, 5027; Shan., §§ 6985, 6986; Code...

§ 40-6-209. Officer to Whom Directed - The warrant should be directed to any lawful officer of...

§ 40-6-210. Person by Whom Executed. [Amendments Made by Acts 1996, Ch. 753, § 2 Contingent on County Approval. See the Compiler's notes.] - A warrant may be executed by any sheriff, or officer...

§ 40-6-211. Accuseds Outside County — Persons to Whom Warrant Issued — Accused Brought Before Magistrate - When the person accused has fled, or resides out of...

§ 40-6-212. Execution Outside County - When the sheriff, deputy sheriff, coroner or any other officer...

§ 40-6-213. Execution Anywhere in State - The magistrate issuing the warrant may empower any law enforcement...

§ 40-6-214. Authority of Clerks and Deputies of General Sessions Courts - Clerks of courts of general sessions and their duly sworn...

§ 40-6-215. Summons Instead of Arrest Warrant - NOTICE: YOU ARE CHARGED WITH A STATE CRIMINAL OFFENSE. THIS...

§ 40-6-217. Issuance of Arrest Warrant in Lieu of Criminal Summons - Notwithstanding any other provision of this part or § 40-5-102,...