Tenn. Code § 40-12-213

Current through Acts 2023-2024, ch. 1069

Section 40-12-213 - Subpoena power - Examination of witnesses

Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, when a grand jury is convened pursuant to this part, the district attorney general shall:

(1) Have the authority to compel by subpoena the testimony of witnesses before the grand jury; and

(2) Be present to examine witnesses coming before the grand jury, as well as to give legal advice to the grand jury as to matters cognizable by it.

T.C.A. § 40-12-213

Acts 1990, ch. 1051, § 1.