There is a newer version
of
this Section
2020 Tennessee Code
Title 39 - Criminal Offenses
Chapter 16 - Offenses Against Administration of Government
Part 4 - Misconduct Involving Public Officials and Employees
§ 39-16-406. Suspension, Removal and Discharge From Office
Universal Citation: TN Code § 39-16-406 (2020)
- A public servant convicted under § 39-16-402, § 39-16-403 or § 39-16-404 shall be removed from office or discharged from the position.
- A public servant elected or appointed for a specified term shall be:
- Suspended without pay immediately upon conviction in the trial court through the final disposition of the case;
- Removed from office for the duration of the term during which the conviction occurred if the conviction becomes final; and
- Barred from holding any appointed or elected office for ten (10) years from the date the conviction becomes final.
- A public servant who serves at-will shall be discharged upon conviction in the trial court. Subsequent public service shall rest with the hiring or appointing authority; provided, that the authority has been fully informed of the conviction.
Disclaimer: These codes may not be the most recent version. Tennessee may have more current or accurate information. We make no warranties or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the information contained on this site or the information linked to on the state site. Please check official sources.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google
Privacy Policy and
Terms of Service apply.
