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Tennessee Code Title 39. Criminal Offenses § 39-16-501

Current as of January 02, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires:

(1) “Public servant” means a person elected, selected, employed or otherwise designated as one (1) of the following, even if the person has not yet qualified for office or assumed the duties:

(A) An officer, employee, or agent of government;

(B) A juror or grand juror;

(C) An arbitrator or other person who is authorized by law or private written contract to hear or determine a controversy;

(D) An attorney or notary public performing a governmental function;

(E) A candidate for nomination or election to public office; or

(F) A nominee, member, representative, or other holder of a position on a board, commission, or public body of the state or a political subdivision thereof; and

(2) “Statement” means any representation of fact.

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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Tennessee Code Title 39. Criminal Offenses § 39-16-501 - last updated January 02, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tn/title-39-criminal-offenses/tn-code-sect-39-16-501/

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