TCA 40-23-118
Warrant for apprehension of condemned inmate
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What does this charge mean?
If a condemned inmate escapes, the governor may issue a warrant for their apprehension and return to custody for execution of the death sentence.
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If such convict is at large, the court or any magistrate may issue a warrant for the convict’s apprehension, and, if no good reason is shown for the convict’s discharge, shall commit the convict to abide the order and sentence of the court.
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TCA Section40-23-118