Tenn. Code Ann. § 40-2-104
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Commencement of prosecution
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A prosecution is commenced, within the meaning of this chapter, by finding an indictment or presentment, the issuing of a warrant, the issuing of a juvenile petition alleging a delinquent act, binding over the offender, by the filing of an information as provided for in chapter 3 of this title, or by making an appearance in person or through counsel in general sessions or any municipal court for the purpose of continuing the matter or any other appearance in either court for any purpose involving the offense. A prosecution is also commenced, within the meaning of this chapter, by finding an indictment or presentment or the issuing of a warrant identifying the offender by a deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) profile. Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 205, s 1, eff. 7/1/2013. Code 1858, §4987; Shan., § 6946; mod. Code 1932, § 11485; Acts 1975, ch. 258, § 4; 1977, ch. 179, §§ 1, 2; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), §40-206; Acts 2007 , ch. 4, § 1.
A prosecution is commenced, within the meaning of this chapter, by finding an indictment or presentment, the issuing of a warrant, the issuing of a juvenile petition alleging a delinquent act, binding over the offender, by the filing of an information as provided for in chapter 3 of this title, or by making an appearance in person or through counsel in general sessions or any municipal court for the purpose of continuing the matter or any other appearance in either court for any purpose involving the offense. A prosecution is also commenced, within the meaning of this chapter, by finding an indictment or presentment or the issuing of a warrant identifying the offender by a deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) profile.
Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 205, s 1, eff. 7/1/2013.
Code 1858, §4987; Shan., § 6946; mod. Code 1932, § 11485; Acts 1975, ch. 258, § 4; 1977, ch. 179, §§ 1, 2; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), §40-206; Acts 2007 , ch. 4, § 1.
A prosecution is commenced, within the meaning of this chapter, by finding an indictment or presentment, the issuing of a warrant, the issuing of a juvenile petition alleging a delinquent act, binding over the offender, by the filing of an information as provided for in chapter 3 of this title, or by making an appearance in person or through counsel in general sessions or any municipal court for the purpose of continuing the matter or any other appearance in either court for any purpose involving the offense. A prosecution is also commenced, within the meaning of this chapter, by finding an indictment or presentment or the issuing of a warrant identifying the offender by a deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) profile.
Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 205, s 1, eff. 7/1/2013.
Code 1858, §4987; Shan., § 6946; mod. Code 1932, § 11485; Acts 1975, ch. 258, § 4; 1977, ch. 179, §§ 1, 2; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), §40-206; Acts 2007 , ch. 4, § 1.
Status: in_force
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