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Tenn. Code Ann. § 40-5-101 “Magistrate” defined
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A magistrate is an officer having power to issue a warrant for the arrest of a person charged with a public offense.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 40-5-102 Officials who are magistrates
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(1) The following are magistrates within the meaning of this part:(1) The judges of the supreme court;(2) The judges of the circuit and criminal courts;(3) Judicial commissioners;(4) Judges of the courts of general sessions;(5) City judges in cities and towns; and(6) Judges of ju…
Tenn. Code Ann. § 40-5-103 Examination required before commitment
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No person can be committed to prison for any criminal matter until examination thereof is first had before some magistrate.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 40-5-104 Subpoena of witnesses
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The magistrate before whom an information is made may issue subpoenas to any part of the state for witnesses on behalf of either the defendant or the state.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 40-5-105 Disposition by magistrate
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The magistrate is required to reduce the examination of the accused to writing, if the accused submits to an examination, and also all the evidence adduced on both sides, and is authorized to discharge, bail, or commit the accused and to take all necessary recognizances to enforc…
