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Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-8-101 Prohibited from practice of law or serving as member of general assembly while sheriff
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No person shall engage in the practice of law or serve as a member of the general assembly while serving as sheriff.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-8-102 Qualifications for office — Affidavits — Training — Challenge to candidate's qualifications — Fraudulent challenge
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(a) After May 30, 1997, to qualify for election or appointment to the office of sheriff a person shall:(1) Be a citizen of the United States;(2) Be at least twenty-five (25) years of age prior to the date of qualifying for election;(3) Be a qualified voter of the county and a res…
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-8-103 Surety bond
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Before entering into the duties of the office, the sheriff shall take an oath to support the constitutions of this state and of the United States, and an oath of office pursuant to § 8-8-104. The sheriff shall execute an official bond in an amount of one hundred thousand dollars …
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-8-104 Oath of office
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The sheriff shall, besides the oaths prescribed for public officers, take an oath that the sheriff has not promised or given, nor will give, any fee, gift, gratuity, or reward for the office or for aid in procuring such office, that the sheriff will not take any fee, gift, or bri…
