(a) An indictment is an accusation in writing presented by the grand jury of the county charging a person with an indictable offense.

Terms Used In Tennessee Code 40-13-101

  • Code: includes the Tennessee Code and all amendments and revisions to the code and all additions and supplements to the code. See Tennessee Code 1-3-105
  • Grand jury: agreement providing that a lender will delay exercising its rights (in the case of a mortgage,
  • Indictment: The formal charge issued by a grand jury stating that there is enough evidence that the defendant committed the crime to justify having a trial; it is used primarily for felonies.
  • Person: includes a corporation, firm, company or association. See Tennessee Code 1-3-105
(b) Wherever in this code “indictment” is used, it shall be taken to include presentment whenever the context so requires or will permit.