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Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-42-101 Chapter definitions
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(1) As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires:(1) “Attorney general and reporter” means the attorney general and reporter of Tennessee;(2) “Counsel” means any practicing attorney licensed to practice law in the state; and(3) (A) “State employee” means any per…
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-42-103 Defense counsel for state employees
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(a) When a civil action for damages is commenced in any court by any person against any state employee as defined in this chapter for any acts or omissions of the state employee within the scope of the employee's employment, except for willful, malicious, or criminal acts or omis…
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-42-104 No attorney general and reporter representation in criminal actions — Compensation — Costs
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(a) When a criminal action is initiated in any court by warrant, information, or indictment against any state employee, as defined in this chapter, for an act apparently done by the employee in the scope of the employee's assigned official duty, the attorney general and reporter …
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-42-107 Appropriations for defense costs
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(a) There shall be appropriated to the attorney general and reporter a sum sufficient from the risk management fund established pursuant to § 9-8-109, to pay for the representation provided to state employees, court costs and any necessary incidental expenses incurred in providin…