Tennessee Code 33-3-606 – Time for hearing
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Terms Used In Tennessee Code 33-3-606
- Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
The hearing shall be held as soon as possible, but not more than twenty (20) days after the complaint was filed, except that the court may continue the hearing for up to ten (10) days for good cause and may continue the hearing for as long as necessary to impanel a jury if the defendant demands a jury trial.