Tennessee Code 8-8-211 – Penalty for allowing prisoner to be taken from jail and put to death by violence
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Attorney's Note
Under the Tennessee Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| class A misdemeanor | up to 11 months | up to $2,500 |
Terms Used In Tennessee Code 8-8-211
- Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
- 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.
- State: means the state of Tennessee. See Tennessee Code 8-34-101
Any sheriff who, either negligently or willfully, or by want of proper diligence, firmness, and promptness in the use of all the powers with which the sheriff is vested by law, allows a prisoner to be taken from the jail of the sheriff’s county, or to be taken from the sheriff’s custody, and put to death by violence, commits a Class A misdemeanor in office, and, upon indictment therefor and conviction thereof, shall be fined at the discretion of the court, and shall also, by the judgment of the court, forfeit the office, and be declared forever incapable of holding any office of trust or profit in this state.