§ 40-38-113. Information Required to Be Provided to Victim by Law Enforcement Agencies
Law enforcement agencies shall provide notice of the following information to any victim of crime: The victim’s rights under the Tennessee Constitution, Article I, § 35, to be free from intimidation, harassment and abuse throughout the criminal justice system; The availability, if any, of crisis intervention services and emergency and medical services; The name of […]
§ 40-38-114. Conference Between Victim and Prosecuting Attorney Prior to Final Disposition of Case
The prosecuting attorney shall confer with the victim prior to the final disposition of a criminal offense, including the views of the victim regarding a decision not to proceed with a criminal prosecution or a decision to dismiss a charge or to enter into plea or sentencing agreements or the victim’s views regarding a decision […]
§ 40-38-115. Crime Victim Advocate
Any victim of crime may have a crime victim advocate from a crime assistance program or a victim-witness coordinator as provided for in § 8-7-206 present at any defense interviews with the victim. This section applies if practical and if the presence of the crime victim advocate or victim-witness coordinator does not cause any unnecessary […]
§ 40-38-102. Rights of Crime Victims and Prosecution Witnesses
All victims of crime and prosecution witnesses have the right to: Be treated with dignity and compassion; and Protection and support with prompt action in the case of intimidation or retaliation from the defendant and the defendant’s agents or friends. Without requiring the expenditure of additional funds or additional construction or renovation whenever possible, victims […]
§ 40-38-103. Rights of Crime Victims — Generally
All victims of crime shall, upon their request, have the right to: Be fully informed orally, in writing or by video tape by the office of the district attorney general, acting through the appropriate victim-witness coordinator, of the following: The various steps and procedures involved in the criminal justice system; The procedure and basis for […]
§ 40-38-104. Death of Child or Primary Wage Earner — Compensation — Preferences
If a child is the victim of a homicide not committed by the parents, the parents of the child shall be able to apply to the criminal injuries compensation fund for reimbursement to the parents for expenses incurred in obtaining necessary grief counseling. All vocational schools and technical institutes operated by the board of regents […]
§ 40-38-105. Criminal Cases — Prompt Disposal — Priority of Cases Involving Crimes Against the Person
All parties affected by a criminal offense, including the victim, survivors of the victim and witnesses to the offense, shall be able to expect that the operation of the criminal justice system will not be unnecessarily delayed and that they will be able to return to normal lives as soon as possible. To this end, […]
§ 40-38-101. Legislative Intent — Short Title
The general assembly finds and declares that victims and witnesses shall have certain rights in this state and that they shall be made aware of these rights. This part shall be known and may be cited as the “Victims’ Bill of Rights.”