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2020 Tennessee Code
Title 29 - Remedies and Special Proceedings
Chapter 26 - Health Care Liability
Part 2 - Therapist Sexual Misconduct Victims Compensation
§ 29-26-207. Evidence of Sexual Conduct
Universal Citation: TN Code § 29-26-207 (2020)
In an action for sexual misconduct, the victim's sexual history is not admissible as evidence except to prove that the sexual behavior occurred with the therapist prior to the provision of therapy to the patient by the therapist. During discovery, only evidence of the victim's sexual history which is relevant to a determination of the timing of the sexual relationship between the parties is discoverable.
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