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Current as of January 02, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) 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:
(1) Cancelled or rescheduled hearings;
(2) Bail hearing for the defendant;
(3) Dismissal of the defendant's case;
(4) Pardon of the defendant;
(5) Defendant's recapture;
(6) Defendant's release from a mental institution under § 33-5-410 or § 33-6-708; and
(7) Defendant's transfer to a different correctional complex if the complex has a lower security designation.
(b) This section shall not be construed as limiting rights already in existence under Tennessee statute and shall be construed as working in conjunction with existing statutes.
(c) The victim has a duty to keep current information regarding the victim's location so that the appropriate agency may be able to contact the victim.
(d)(1) Any identifying information concerning a crime victim received pursuant to this section shall be confidential.
(2) For purposes of subdivision (d)(1), “identifying information” means the name, home and work addresses, telephone numbers and social security number.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Tennessee Code Title 40. Criminal Procedure § 40-38-110 - last updated January 02, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tn/title-40-criminal-procedure/tn-code-sect-40-38-110/
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