Tenn. Code § 40-10-101

Current through Acts 2023-2024, ch. 966

Section 40-10-101 - Notice of charge and right to counsel

When the defendant is brought before a magistrate upon arrest, either with or without a warrant, on a charge of having committed a public offense, the magistrate shall immediately inform the defendant of the offense with which the defendant is charged, and of the defendant's right to aid of counsel in every stage of the proceedings.

T.C.A. § 40-10-101

Code 1858, §5048; Shan., § 7008; Code 1932, § 11547; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 40-1101.