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2021 Tennessee Code
Title 41 - Correctional Institutions and Inmates
Chapter 4 - Jails and Jailers
§ 41-4-101. Duty of Sheriff — Appointment of Jailer
Universal Citation: TN Code § 41-4-101 (2021)
The sheriff of the county has, except in cases otherwise provided by law, the custody and charge of the jail of the county and of all prisoners committed to the jail and may appoint a jailer.
Code 1858, § 5400; Shan., § 7375; Code 1932, § 11984; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 41-1101; Acts 2017, ch. 401, § 1.
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