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Tenn. Code § 29-21-129: Tenn. Code Ann. § 29-21-129
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Attempting to evade or defeat a habeas corpus writ by moving the person out of jurisdiction, transferring them to another person, or hiding them or their location is a Class C misdemeanor.
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