40-38-109. Notice to crime victims of eligibility for compensation.

Statutes | Tenn. Code Ann. § 40-38-109

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...

40-38-108. Immunity for failure to comply.

Statutes | Tenn. Code Ann. § 40-38-108

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...

40-38-107. Communication of rights and resources to victim.

Statutes | Tenn. Code Ann. § 40-38-107

(a) 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...

40-38-106. Property offenses - Rights of victims.

Statutes | Tenn. Code Ann. § 40-38-106

Victims of crimes involving offenses against property shall have the right to: (1) Recover property in the custody of the police or the court as soon as is reasonably possible (2) Restitution ordered as a condition of probation or a suspended sentence or parole and the swift revocation of the...

40-38-105. Criminal cases - Prompt disposal - Priority of cases involving crimes against the person.

Statutes | Tenn. Code Ann. § 40-38-105

(a) All parties affected by a criminal offense, including the victim and/or 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...

40-38-104. Death of child or primary wage earner - Compensation - Preferences.

Statutes | Tenn. Code Ann. § 40-38-104

(a) 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. (b) All vocational schools and...

40-38-103. Rights of crime victims - Generally.

Statutes | Tenn. Code Ann. § 40-38-103

(a) All victims of crime shall, upon their request, have the right to: (1) 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: (A) The various steps and procedures involved...

40-38-102. Rights of crime victims and prosecution witnesses.

Statutes | Tenn. Code Ann. § 40-38-102

(a) All victims of crime and prosecution witnesses have the right to: (1) Be treated with dignity and compassion and (2) Protection and support with prompt action in the case of intimidation or retaliation from the defendant and the defendants agents or friends. (b) (1) Without requiring the...

40-38-101. Legislative intent - Short title.

Statutes | Tenn. Code Ann. § 40-38-101

(a) 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. (b) This part shall be known and may be cited as the "Victims Bill of Rights."

40-36-302. Community-based options and services.

Statutes | Tenn. Code Ann. § 40-36-302

(a) Community corrections funds can be used to develop or expand the range of community punishments and services at the local level. Community-based program options may include, but are not limited to, the following: (1) Noncustodial community corrections options that involve close supervision but...