TCA 40-13-101
“Indictment” defined
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An indictment is a formal written accusation by a grand jury that charges a specific person with a crime serious enough to be prosecuted.
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(a) An indictment is an accusation in writing presented by the grand jury of the county charging a person with an indictable offense. Ask a legal question, get an answer ASAP!(b) Wherever in this code “indictment” is used, it shall be taken to include presentment whenever the context so requires or will permit.
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TCA Section40-13-101