TCA 40-5-106
Officials prohibited from issuing warrants
FELONYFelony
What does this charge mean?
This statute makes it illegal for any state, city, or county officer to issue search warrants, arrest warrants, or mittimus (jail orders) if their pay depends on whether they issue these warrants. It prevents financial incentives from influencing judicial decisions.
Penalty Details
ClassificationFelony
Penalty SummaryFelony
No search warrant, arrest warrant or mittimus shall be issued by any state, city or county officer whose compensation is contingent in any manner upon the issuance or nonissuance of a search warrant, arrest warrant or mittimus.
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TCA Section40-5-106