§ 8-46-203. Probate of Fees
The witness and officer shall prove their account by oath before the clerk of the senate, and the clerk’s certificate annexed thereto shall enable the holder to collect the amount from the defendant or the state, according as either is liable. Code 1858, § 5291 (deriv. Acts 1815, ch. 110, § 2); Shan., § 7271; […]
§ 8-46-204. Defendant’s Liability for Costs
If the defendant is found guilty, the defendant is liable for all such costs, and the same may be recovered by action before any tribunal having cognizance of the amount. Code 1858, § 5292 (deriv. Acts 1815, ch. 110, §§ 2, 3); Shan., § 7272; Code 1932, § 11874; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-2612. Law […]
§ 8-46-205. Costs Paid by State
If the defendant is acquitted, or is unable to pay the costs, after due course of law has been had thereon, the state treasurer shall pay the witnesses and officer, upon the production of their certified accounts as provided in § 8-46-203. Code 1858, § 5293 (deriv. Acts 1815, ch. 110, §§ 2, 3); Shan., […]
§ 8-46-108. Copy of Impeachment — Answer
Upon the appearance of the person impeached, such person is entitled to a copy of the impeachment, and to a reasonable time in which to answer the same. Code 1858, § 5287; Shan., § 7267; Code 1932, § 11869; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-2608.
§ 8-46-201. Witness Fees
Witnesses on the trial of an impeachment before the senate shall be allowed the following fees: For every day’s attendance on such trial $1.00 For every twenty-five (25) miles the witness may necessarily travel in going to and returning from the place of trial $1.00 Code 1858, § 5289 (deriv. Acts 1815, ch. 110, § […]
§ 8-46-202. Fees of Sergeant at Arms
The sergeant at arms, or such other officer as may be appointed, shall be allowed the following fees: For every arrest under process from the senate $2.00 For each mile the sergeant or other appointed officer may travel in going to and returning from such arrest .05 For executing each subpoena .50 For each day […]
§ 8-46-101. Officers Liable — Effect of Judgment
The governor, judges of the supreme court and court of appeals, judges of inferior courts, chancellors, attorneys for the state, state treasurer, comptroller of the treasury and secretary of state shall be liable to impeachment whenever they may, in the opinion of the house of representatives, commit any crime in their official capacity which may […]
§ 8-46-102. Majority of House of Representatives Required
A majority of all the members of the house of representatives elected shall concur in an impeachment. Code 1858, § 5283; Shan., § 7263; Code 1932, § 11865; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-2602.
§ 8-46-103. Contents of Impeachment — Right to Counsel
The impeachment shall specify the offenses charged with the same precision required in an indictment, and the accused shall be allowed counsel as in cases of other prosecutions. Code 1858, § 5284; Shan., § 7264; Code 1932, § 11866; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-2603.
§ 8-46-104. Suspension Pending Trial
Every officer impeached shall be suspended from the exercise of such officer’s official duties until such officer’s acquittal. Code 1858, § 5288; Shan., § 7268; Code 1932, § 11870; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-2604. Law Reviews. The Tennessee Court System — Supreme Court (Frederic S. Le Clercq), 8 Mem. St. U.L. Rev. 191 (1978). Collateral […]