40-12-213 - Subpoena power Examination of witnesses. - Tennessee Statutes

40-12-213. Subpoena power Examination of witnesses.

Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, when a grand jury is convened pursuant to this part, the district attorney general shall:

     (1)  Have the authority to compel by subpoena the testimony of witnesses before the grand jury; and

     (2)  Be present to examine witnesses coming before the grand jury, as well as to give legal advice to the grand jury as to matters cognizable by it.

[Acts 1990, ch. 1051, § 1.]