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Home » US Law » 2021 Tennessee Code » Title 40 - Criminal Procedure » Chapter 38 - Victims' Rights » Part 2 - Victim Impact Statement Act » § 40-38-202. Sentencing Judge to Consider Impact Statement Prior to Sentencing

The sentencing judge shall solicit and consider a victim impact statement prior to sentencing a convicted offender who has caused physical, emotional or financial harm to a victim, as defined in § 40-38-203.