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2018 Tennessee Code
Title 8 - Public Officers and Employees
Chapter 47 - Removal of Officers
§ 8-47-103. Investigation and institution of proceedings.
Universal Citation: TN Code § 8-47-103 (2018)
It is the duty of the attorney general and reporter, the district attorneys general, county attorneys, and city attorneys, within their respective jurisdictions, upon notice being received by them in writing that any officer herein mentioned has been guilty of any of the acts, omissions, or offenses set out in § 8-47-101, forthwith to investigate such complaint; and, if upon investigation such person finds that there is reasonable cause for such complaint, such person shall forthwith institute proceedings in the circuit, chancery, or criminal court of the proper county, to oust such officer from office.
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