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2020 Tennessee Code
Title 40 - Criminal Procedure
Chapter 38 - Victims' Rights
Part 2 - Victim Impact Statement Act
§ 40-38-204. Notification of Opportunity to Present Impact Statement — Policy — Development of Impact Statement Form
Universal Citation: TN Code § 40-38-204 (2020)
- If a defendant is convicted of a felony involving one (1) or more identifiable victims who suffered death or physical, emotional, or financial injury, the department of correction shall ensure notification of the victim or the victim representative and advise the victim or victim representative of the opportunity to present a victim impact statement.
- The department shall establish a policy concerning the victim impact statement. This policy shall include the development of a uniform victim impact statement form. In developing the form, the department shall first consult with the executive director of the district attorneys general conference.
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