§ 40-38-116. Victim’s Right to a Speedy Trial
In any criminal proceeding in which a continuance is requested, the court shall consider the victim’s views and the victim’s right to a speedy trial. If the continuance is granted over the victim’s objection, the court shall state on the record the reason for the continuance and the procedures that have been taken to avoid […]
§ 40-38-117. Victim’s Right to Refuse Interview With Defendant
Any victim of crime has the right to refuse a request by the defendant, the defendant’s attorney or any other person acting on behalf of the defendant for an interview or other communication with the victim.
§ 40-38-118. Informing Victim of Tennessee Statewide Automated Victim Information and Notification Services
When a law enforcement officer responds to a report of a crime, and the crime is one (1) of the crimes listed in subsection (b), the officer shall inform the alleged victim of the Tennessee statewide automated victim information and notification service created by part 5 of this chapter, provided by the Tennessee sheriffs’ association. […]
§ 40-38-106. Property Offenses — Rights of Victims
Victims of crimes involving offenses against property shall have the right to: Recover property in the custody of the police or the court as soon as is reasonably possible; Restitution ordered as a condition of probation or a suspended sentence or parole and the swift revocation of the privileges for failure to make the ordered […]
§ 40-38-107. Communication of Rights and Resources to Victim
The state treasurer, in consultation with the executive director of the district attorneys general conference, shall prepare and distribute to each district attorney general a booklet, pamphlet, brochure, handout or other publication that sets forth all of the provisions of this chapter and a summary of any other provision of law or regulation that pertains […]
§ 40-38-108. Immunity for Failure to Comply
Failure to comply with any provision of this part shall not create a cause of action or claim for damages against the state, a political subdivision of the state, a government employee or other official or entity, and no such cause of action shall be maintained. No defendant or person charged with a criminal offense […]
§ 40-38-109. Notice to Crime Victims of Eligibility for Compensation
The office of the district attorney general shall notify, in writing, each victim of a violent crime who may be eligible for compensation under the Criminal Injuries Compensation Act, compiled in title 29, chapter 13, of the methods by which the victim may obtain compensation. The written notice shall be substantially in the form and […]
§ 40-38-110. Victim’s Right to Notification of Proceedings — Confidentiality
A victim of crime has the right to be informed of the following proceedings or occurrences by the appropriate agency at the earliest practicable opportunity: Cancelled or rescheduled hearings; Bail hearing for the defendant; Dismissal of the defendant’s case; Pardon of the defendant; Defendant’s recapture; Defendant’s release from a mental institution under § 33-5-410 or […]
§ 40-38-111. Notifying Victim of Rights — Definitions — Confidentiality
Victims, under the Tennessee Constitution, Article I, § 35, have the right to be informed of proceedings and the right to be informed of each of the rights conferred upon the victims. When a victim appears before a judicial commissioner, magistrate or general sessions court clerk or one of the clerk’s duly sworn deputies to […]
§ 40-38-112. Responsibilities of Office of the Prosecuting Attorney — Duty of Victim
After indictment, presentment or information, the office of the prosecuting attorney, through the victim witness coordinator, shall provide the victim with the following information: The procedural steps involved in a criminal prosecution; Dates, times and places of all proceedings involving the victim’s case; The availability of victim’s compensation benefits; and Forms to invoke compensation benefits […]