2018 Tennessee Code
Title 71 - Welfare
Chapter 6 - Programs and Services for Abused Persons
Part 1 - Adult Protection
§ 71-6-119. Physical abuse or gross negligence -- Elements of offense -- Penalties. [Effective until January 1, 2019. See version effective on January 1, 2019.]

Universal Citation: TN Code § 71-6-119 (2018)
  • (a) It is an offense to knowingly, other than by accidental means, physically abuse or grossly neglect an impaired adult if the abuse or neglect results in serious mental or physical harm.

  • (b) In order to prosecute and convict a person for a violation of this section, it is not necessary for the state to prove the adult sustained serious bodily injury as required by § 39-13-102, but only that the elements set out in subsection (a) occurred.

  • (c) A violation of this section is a Class C felony.

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