Tenn. Code § 40-38-113

Current through Acts 2023-2024, ch. 1069
Section 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:

(1) The victim's rights under the Tennessee Constitution, Article I, § 35, to be free from intimidation, harassment and abuse throughout the criminal justice system;
(2) The availability, if any, of crisis intervention services and emergency and medical services;
(3) The name of the law enforcement agency and telephone number;
(4) In cases of domestic violence, the procedures and resources available for protection of the victim;
(5) The names and telephone numbers of public and private victim assistance programs, including the state criminal injuries compensation program and programs that provide counseling, treatment and other support services; and
(6) The procedural steps involved in a criminal prosecution.

T.C.A. § 40-38-113

Acts 2000, ch. 801, § 1.