Subpoena Power — Examination of Witnesses

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  2. Tennessee Code
  3. Criminal Procedure
  4. Grand Jury Proceedings
  5. Investigative Grand Juries
  6. Subpoena Power — Examination of Witnesses

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Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, when a grand jury is convened pursuant to this part, the district attorney general shall:

  1. Have the authority to compel by subpoena the testimony of witnesses before the grand jury; and
  2. Be present to examine witnesses coming before the grand jury, as well as to give legal advice to the grand jury as to matters cognizable by it.


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