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Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-47-103 (2026)

Investigation and institution of proceedings

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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.

Acts 1915, ch. 11, § 2; Shan., § 1135a2; Code 1932, § 1878; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-2703.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 4 cases (2 in the last 5 years), 2008–2025 · leading case: State Ex Rel. Carney v. Crosby, 255 S.W.3d 593 (Tenn. Ct. App. 2008).
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State Ex Rel. Carney v. Crosby, 255 S.W.3d 593 (Tenn. Ct. App. 2008). · cites it 2× “3 Tenn.Code Ann. § 8-47-103. The ouster petition shall be in the name of the State and may be upon the relation of the Attorney General or other appropriate governmental attorney.”
State of Tennessee, ex rel., Marlinee Iverson, Cnty. Attorney for Shelby Cnty., Tennessee v. Wanda Halbert (Tenn. Ct. App. 2025). · cites it 4× “Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-47-102 ; see also Tenn.”
Jefferson Cnty., Tennessee v. Margaret Smith (Tenn. Ct. App. 2011). · cites it 5× “Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-47-103 (2002). Mrs. Smith’s brief specifically cites § 8-47-103, which provides: 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…”
State Ex Rel Adolphus Pelley v. Bo Perkinson (Tenn. Ct. App. 2025). · cites it 2× “See Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-47-103 (West 1915 to current) (“It is the duty of the attorney general .”
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