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2017 Tennessee Code
Title 40 - Criminal Procedure
Chapter 38 - Victims' Rights
Part 1 - Victims' Bill of Rights
§ 40-38-106. Property offenses -- Rights of victims.
Universal Citation: TN Code § 40-38-106 (2017)
- 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 privileges for failure to make the ordered restitution; and
- (3) Once a claim under the criminal injuries compensation fund has been filed with the state, the claim shall be disposed of expeditiously and any award or other benefit to which a victim may be entitled shall be paid promptly.
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