Terms Used In Tennessee Code 8-46-205

  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • State: means the state of Tennessee. See Tennessee Code 8-34-101

If the defendant is acquitted, or is unable to pay the costs, after due course of law has been had thereon, the state treasurer shall pay the witnesses and officer, upon the production of their certified accounts as provided in § 8-46-203.