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

Terms Used In Tennessee Code 40-12-213

  • Grand jury: agreement providing that a lender will delay exercising its rights (in the case of a mortgage,
  • Subpoena: A command to a witness to appear and give testimony.
  • Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.
(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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