Definitions for Public Misconduct Offenses

  1. Law
  2. Tennessee Code
  3. Criminal Offenses
  4. Offenses Against Administration of Government
  5. Misconduct Involving Public Officials and Employees
  6. Definitions for Public Misconduct Offenses

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

  1. “Act” means a bodily movement, whether voluntary or involuntary, and includes speech;
  2. “Law” means the constitution or a statute of this state or of the United States, a written opinion of a court of record, a municipal ordinance, or a rule authorized by and lawfully adopted under a statute; and
  3. “Public servant” means a person elected, selected, appointed, employed, or otherwise designated as one (1) of the following even if the public servant has not yet qualified for office or assumed the duties:
    1. An officer, employee, or agent of government;
    2. A juror or grand juror;
    3. An arbitrator, referee, or other person who is authorized by law or private written agreement to hear or determine a cause or controversy;
    4. An attorney at law or notary public when participating in performing a governmental function;
    5. A candidate for nomination or election to public office; or
    6. A person who is performing a governmental function under claim of right although not legally qualified to do so.


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