The warrant should be directed to any lawful officer of the state, but if executed by any officer having authority, it is valid without regard to its direction.
Code 1858, § 5024; Shan., § 6983; Code 1932, § 11522; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 40-710.
Textbooks. Tennessee Criminal Practice and Procedure (Raybin), § 1.21.