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2017 Tennessee Code
Title 40 - Criminal Procedure
Chapter 38 - Victims' Rights
Part 3 - Constitutional Rights of Victims
§ 40-38-301. Intent of general assembly.
Universal Citation: TN Code § 40-38-301 (2017)
- (a) It is the intent of the general assembly by enactment of this part to implement and make fully operational the provisions of Article I, § 35 of the Constitution of Tennessee, relative to the rights of victims of crime. The proposed amendment that became Article I, § 35 of the Constitution of Tennessee was ratified by the voters of Tennessee at the November 3, 1998, general election, but there was some question as to whether it required the general assembly to define certain terms before the amendment could be implemented and in full force and effect.
- (b) It is the further intent of the general assembly that this part only govern the implementation of Article I, § 35 of the Constitution of Tennessee. If any other provision of law confers additional, enhanced or more expansive rights upon victims of crime than are set out in this part or Article I, § 35 of the Constitution of Tennessee, a victim shall also be entitled to the additional, enhanced or expansive statutory rights.
- (c) If any other provision of law contains a broader definition of "crime," "victim" or "critical stages of the criminal justice process" for any purpose other than implementation of Article I, § 35 of the Constitution of Tennessee, the broader definition shall control for such purpose.
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