All criminal actions are prosecuted in the name of the state of Tennessee against the party charged with the offense.
Code 1858, § 4991; Shan., § 6950; Code 1932, § 11491; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 40-303.
Textbooks. Tennessee Criminal Practice and Procedure (Raybin), § 12.4.
Attorney General Opinions. Standing of bonding company to commence failure to appear action. OAG 12-83, 2012 Tenn. AG LEXIS 82 (8/23/12).