Terms Used In Tennessee Code 8-4-114

  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Probable cause: A reasonable ground for belief that the offender violated a specific law.

The comptroller of the treasury shall investigate any complaint brought to the attention of the comptroller of the treasury’s office alleging a violation of § 39-14-137. If, as a result of such investigation, the comptroller of the treasury determines that probable cause exists to believe that a violation has occurred, then the comptroller of the treasury shall submit such investigatory findings to the appropriate prosecutorial authority.