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U.S. State Codes
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Tennessee
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Title 8 - Public Officers a...
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Chapter 8 - Sheriffs
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Part 1 - Appointment—vacancy
Part 1 - Appointment—vacancy
§ 8-8-101. Prohibited from practice of law or serving as member of general assembly while sheriff.
§ 8-8-102. Qualifications for office -- Affidavits -- Training -- Challenge to candidate's qualifications -- Fraudulent challenge.
§ 8-8-103. Surety bond.
§ 8-8-104. Oath of office.
§ 8-8-105. Replacement of sureties.
§ 8-8-106. Temporary appointment by county legislative body.
§ 8-8-107. Vacancy in office -- Temporary discharge of sheriff's duties.
§ 8-8-108. Deputies acting during vacancy -- Appointment of persons to serve process -- Legislative adoption of service of process alternatives.