Tennessee Code — 39
Browse 644 sections in division 39 of the Tennessee code. Each section page includes the full statutory text, official source links, and citation guidance.
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- § 39-11-101. Objectives of criminal code.
- § 39-11-102. Effect of criminal code.
- § 39-11-103. Territorial jurisdiction.
- § 39-11-104. Construction of criminal code.
- § 39-11-105. Computation of age.
- § 39-11-106. Title definitions.
- § 39-11-110. Felonies and misdemeanors distinguished.
- § 39-11-111. Prohibited act when no penalty prescribed is misdemeanor.
- § 39-11-112. Repealed or amended laws — Application in prosecution for offense.
- § 39-11-113. Penalty for felony where punishment not prescribed.
- § 39-11-114. Penalty for misdemeanor where punishment not prescribed.
- § 39-11-115. Determination of value.
- § 39-11-116. [Repealed.]
- § 39-11-117. Classification of first degree murder.
- § 39-11-118. Restitution to victims of crime.
- § 39-11-201. Burden of proof.
- § 39-11-202. Exception.
- § 39-11-203. Defense.
- § 39-11-204. Affirmative defense.
- § 39-11-301. Requirement of culpable mental state.
- § 39-11-302. Definitions of culpable mental state.
- § 39-11-401. Parties to offenses.
- § 39-11-402. Criminal responsibility for conduct of another.
- § 39-11-403. Criminal responsibility for facilitation of felony.
- § 39-11-404. Corporate liability.
- § 39-11-405. Individual liability for corporate conduct.
- § 39-11-406. Affirmative defense to criminal responsibility of a corporation.
- § 39-11-407. Defenses excluded.
- § 39-11-501. Insanity.
- § 39-11-502. Ignorance or mistake of fact.
- § 39-11-503. Intoxication.
- § 39-11-504. Duress.
- § 39-11-505. Entrapment.
- § 39-11-601. Justification a defense.
- § 39-11-602. Justification definitions.
- § 39-11-603. Confinement as justifiable force.
- § 39-11-604. Reckless injury of innocent third person.
- § 39-11-605. Civil remedies unaffected.
- § 39-11-610. Public duty.
- § 39-11-611. Self-defense.
- § 39-11-612. Defense of third person.
- § 39-11-613. Protection of life or health.
- § 39-11-614. Protection of property.
- § 39-11-615. Protection of third person's property.
- § 39-11-616. Use of device to protect property.
- § 39-11-621. Use of deadly force by private citizen.
- § 39-11-622. Justification for use of force — Exceptions — Immunity from civil liability.
- § 39-11-701. Legislative intent.
- § 39-11-702. Part definitions.
- § 39-11-703. Criminal proceeds subject to forfeiture.
- § 39-11-704. Property exempt from forfeiture.
- § 39-11-705. Jurisdiction and venue.
- § 39-11-706. Evidence.
- § 39-11-707. Procedure for seizure of property.
- § 39-11-708. Procedure for judicial forfeiture of property.
- § 39-11-709. Procedure for return of property seized.
- § 39-11-710. Rights of interest holders and owners.
- § 39-11-711. Protection of seized property.
- § 39-11-712. Sale of forfeited property.
- § 39-11-713. Disposition of forfeited property.
- § 39-11-714. Assistance by other agencies.
- § 39-11-715. Equity powers of court.
- § 39-11-716. Immunities.
- § 39-11-717. Supplement to other laws — Retroactive application.
- § 39-12-101. Criminal attempt.
- § 39-12-102. Solicitation — Defenses disallowed.
- § 39-12-103. Criminal conspiracy.
- § 39-12-104. Renunciation defense.
- § 39-12-105. Incapacity, irresponsibility or immunity of party to attempt, solicitation or conspiracy — Defenses.
- § 39-12-106. Multiple convictions.
- § 39-12-107. Grading attempt, solicitation and conspiracy.
- § 39-12-201. Short title.
- § 39-12-202. Legislative intent.
- § 39-12-203. Part definitions.
- § 39-12-204. Unlawful activities.
- § 39-12-205. Penalties.
- § 39-12-206. Civil proceedings — Injunctions — Forfeiture of property — Future criminal actions — Statute of limitations.
- § 39-12-207. RICO lien notice — Liens — Title or interest holders — Unauthorized conveyances.
- § 39-12-208. RICO lien notice — Term — Renewal — Release — Termination.
- § 39-12-209. Investigative agencies — Oaths — Subpoenas — Evidence.
- § 39-12-210. Remedies of creditors and innocent persons.
- § 39-12-301. Part definitions.
- § 39-12-302. Higher classification for crime of force or violence when acting in concert.
- § 39-13-101. Assault.
- § 39-13-102. Aggravated assault.
- § 39-13-103. Reckless endangerment.
- § 39-13-104. Effective consent.
- § 39-13-105. Other offenses — Physical injury to victim.
- § 39-13-106. Vehicular assault.
- § 39-13-107. Fetus as victim.
- § 39-13-108. Rules and regulations regarding transmission of HIV — Quarantine — Violations.
- § 39-13-109. Criminal exposure to HIV, HBV, HCV — Defenses — Penalty.
- § 39-13-110. Female genital mutilation.
- § 39-13-111. Domestic assault.
- § 39-13-112. HIV testing for assault victims — Reporting — Payment for testing.
- § 39-13-113. Violation of an order of protection or restraining order — Violation of no contact order.
- § 39-13-114. Communicating a threat concerning a school employee.
- § 39-13-115. Aggravated vehicular assault.
- § 39-13-116. Assault against first responder — “First responder” defined — Penalties.
- § 39-13-201. Criminal homicide.
- § 39-13-202. First degree murder.
- § 39-13-203. Intellectually disabled defendants — Death sentence prohibited.
- § 39-13-204. Sentencing for first degree murder.
- § 39-13-205. Waiver of jury trials of first degree murder.
- § 39-13-206. Appeal and review of death sentence.
- § 39-13-207. Sentencing where death penalty is not sought.
- § 39-13-208. Notice of penalty to be sought for capital offenses.
- § 39-13-209. Sentencing where violation was committed by discharging firearm from within motor vehicle and victim was minor.
- § 39-13-210. Second degree murder.
- § 39-13-211. Voluntary manslaughter.
- § 39-13-212. Criminally negligent homicide.
- § 39-13-213. Vehicular homicide.
- § 39-13-214. “Another” and “another person” to include fetus of a human being.
- § 39-13-215. Reckless homicide.
- § 39-13-216. Assisted suicide.
- § 39-13-217. Priority in case docketing.
- § 39-13-218. Aggravated vehicular homicide.
- § 39-13-301. Part definitions.
- § 39-13-302. False imprisonment.
- § 39-13-303. Kidnapping.
- § 39-13-304. Aggravated kidnapping.
- § 39-13-305. Especially aggravated kidnapping.
- § 39-13-306. Custodial interference.
- § 39-13-307. Involuntary labor servitude — Restitution.
- § 39-13-308. Trafficking for forced labor or services.
- § 39-13-309. Trafficking for commercial sex act.
- § 39-13-310. Separate offenses — §§ 39-13-308 and 39-13-309.
- § 39-13-311. Violations by corporations.
- § 39-13-312. Manner in which proceeds from forfeitures are distributed and used.
- § 39-13-313. Tennessee Human Trafficking Resource Center Hotline Act.
- § 39-13-314. Offense of human trafficking.
- § 39-13-315. Offense of advertising commercial sexual abuse of a minor.
- § 39-13-401. Robbery.
- § 39-13-402. Aggravated robbery.
- § 39-13-403. Especially aggravated robbery.
- § 39-13-404. Carjacking.
- § 39-13-501. Definitions for §§ 39-13-501 — 39-13-511.
- § 39-13-502. Aggravated rape.
- § 39-13-503. Rape.
- § 39-13-504. Aggravated sexual battery.
- § 39-13-505. Sexual battery.
- § 39-13-506. Mitigated statutory rape — Statutory rape — Aggravated statutory rape.
- § 39-13-507. [Repealed.]
- § 39-13-508. Abolition of common law offenses of seduction and criminal conversation.
- § 39-13-509. Sexual contact with a minor — Sexual contact by an authority figure.
- § 39-13-510. [Unconstitutional.]
- § 39-13-511. Indecent exposure.
- § 39-13-512. Prostitution — Definitions.
- § 39-13-513. Prostitution — Defenses.
- § 39-13-514. Patronizing prostitution — Unacceptable defenses.
- § 39-13-515. Promoting prostitution – Unacceptable defenses.
- § 39-13-516. Aggravated prostitution.
- § 39-13-517. Public indecency.
- § 39-13-518. Continuous sexual abuse of a child — Felony offense — Penalties — Notice identifying multiple acts of sexual abuse of a child.
- § 39-13-519. Forensic medical examination of victims of sexually oriented crime — Protocol for collection and processing of sexual assault evidence kits and hold kits.
- § 39-13-520. Creation of model policy for handling, maintenance and testing of sexual assault evidence kits and hold kits.
- § 39-13-521. HIV testing of persons convicted of sexual offenses — Release of test results.
- § 39-13-522. Rape of a child.
- § 39-13-523. Punishment for certain sex offenders.
- § 39-13-524. Sentence of community supervision for life.
- § 39-13-525. Release from community supervision.
- § 39-13-526. Violations of community supervision — Venue for violations.
- § 39-13-527. Sexual battery by an authority figure.
- § 39-13-528. Offense of solicitation of a minor.
- § 39-13-529. Offense of soliciting sexual exploitation of a minor — Exploitation of a minor by electronic means.
- § 39-13-530. Forfeiture of any conveyance or real or personal property used in a sexual offense committed against minors — Child abuse fund.
- § 39-13-531. Aggravated rape of a child.
- § 39-13-532. Statutory rape by an authority figure.
- § 39-13-533. Offense of promoting travel for prostitution.
- § 39-13-601. Wiretapping and electronic surveillance — Prohibited acts — Exceptions.
- § 39-13-602. Penalty for violations.
- § 39-13-603. Civil actions — Injunctive relief — Damages — Defenses — Limitation of actions.
- § 39-13-604. Interception of cellular or cordless telephone transmissions.
- § 39-13-605. Unlawful photographing in violation of privacy.
- § 39-13-606. Electronic tracking of motor vehicles.
- § 39-13-607. Observation without consent.
- § 39-13-608. Offense of interception of radio frequency transmission to flee from criminal offense.
- § 39-13-609. Freedom from Unwarranted Surveillance Act — Use of drones to gather evidence or information — Standing to initiate civil action against law enforcement agency.
- § 39-13-610. Search warrant required to obtain location information of an electronic device — Exceptions to warrant requirement — Admissibility into evidence.
- § 39-13-701. Short title.
- § 39-13-702. Legislative intent.
- § 39-13-703. Part definitions.
- § 39-13-704. Sex offender treatment board — Creation — Membership — Term — Duties — Immunity from liability.
- § 39-13-705. Evaluation and identification.
- § 39-13-706. Treatment and monitoring of offenders.
- § 39-13-707. Treatment services to conform with board standards.
- § 39-13-708. Surcharge.
- § 39-13-801. Short title.
- § 39-13-802. Legislative intent.
- § 39-13-803. Part definitions.
- § 39-13-804. Intentional release of dangerous chemical or hazardous material with intent of causing harm.
- § 39-13-805. Commission of act of terrorism.
- § 39-13-806. Weapons of mass destruction.
- § 39-13-807. Provision of support or resources to designated entity or to persons committing or attempting an act of terrorism — Exception.
- § 39-13-808. Distribution or delivery of any substance as an act of terrorism or as a hoax.
- § 39-13-809. Religious justification for violence or criminal activity prohibited.
- § 39-13-810. Forfeiture of property associated with terrorist acts.
- § 39-13-811. Civil action available to victims.
- § 39-13-812. Immunity for report of suspicious activity or behavior.
- § 39-13-901. Part definitions.
- § 39-13-902. Lawful capture of images — Use for lawful purposes.
- § 39-13-903. Unlawful capture of image with intent to conduct surveillance a misdemeanor offense — Defense.
- § 39-13-904. Possession or distribution and use of unlawfully captured images — Misdemeanor offenses — Separate images constitute separate offenses — Defenses.
- § 39-13-905. Use of unlawfully captured images as evidence — Disclosure of images limited.
- § 39-13-906. Applicability of part.
- § 39-13-907. Construction of part.
- § 39-14-101. Consolidation of theft offenses.
- § 39-14-102. Part definitions.
- § 39-14-103. Theft of property.
- § 39-14-104. Theft of services.
- § 39-14-105. Grading of theft.
- § 39-14-106. Unauthorized use of automobiles and other vehicles — Joyriding.
- § 39-14-107. Claim of right.
- § 39-14-108. Pawned or conveyed rental property.
- § 39-14-109. Stone or rock wall — Warning sign.
- § 39-14-110. Unauthorized recording of theatrical motion pictures.
- § 39-14-111. [Repealed.]
- § 39-14-112. Extortion.
- § 39-14-113. Organized Retail Crime Prevention Act.
- § 39-14-114. Forgery.
- § 39-14-115. Criminal simulation.
- § 39-14-116. Hindering secured creditors.
- § 39-14-117. Fraud in insolvency.
- § 39-14-118. Illegal possession or fraudulent use of credit or debit card.
- § 39-14-119. Reporting of credit or debit card lost, stolen or mislaid.
- § 39-14-120. Issuing false financial statement.
- § 39-14-121. Worthless checks.
- § 39-14-122. Immunity for false arrest or imprisonment.
- § 39-14-128. Creating false impression of death.
- § 39-14-129. [Repealed.]
- § 39-14-130. Destruction of valuable papers with intent to defraud.
- § 39-14-131. Destruction or concealment of will.
- § 39-14-132. Misrepresentation of mileage on used motor vehicle odometer.
- § 39-14-133. False or fraudulent insurance claims.
- § 39-14-134. Alteration of item's permanent distinguishing numbers — Sale or possession of such item.
- § 39-14-135. Manufacture, sale or possession of farm implement without serial number.
- § 39-14-136. Falsifying of educational and academic documents.
- § 39-14-137. Fraudulent qualifying for programs for disadvantaged or minority businesses.
- § 39-14-138. Theft of trade secrets.
- § 39-14-139. Recorded device.
- § 39-14-140. Forfeiture.
- § 39-14-143. Unauthorized solicitation for police, judicial or safety association.
- § 39-14-144. Civil liability of adult, parent or guardian for theft of retail merchandise by minor.
- § 39-14-145. Civil liability of employees for theft of retail merchandise.
- § 39-14-146. Theft of property — Conduct involving merchandise.
- § 39-14-147. Fraudulent transfer of motor vehicle — Definitions — Defenses — Penalties — Civil liability.
- § 39-14-148. False statement in obtaining surety bond — Penalty.
- § 39-14-149. Communication theft — Sale of illegal devices — Penalties — Mitigating factors — Aggravating factors — Multipurpose devices.
- § 39-14-150. Identity theft victims' rights.
- § 39-14-151. Suspension of driver license for gasoline theft.
- § 39-14-152. Use of a counterfeit mark or logo.
- § 39-14-153. False information or concealment of information in applying for or receiving dwelling accommodations in housing project.
- § 39-14-154. Actions by home improvement services provider that constitute offense.
- § 39-14-201. Definitions for animal offenses.
- § 39-14-202. Cruelty to animals.
- § 39-14-203. Cock and animal fighting — Cock fighting paraphernalia.
- § 39-14-204. Dyed baby fowl and rabbits.
- § 39-14-205. Intentional killing of animal.
- § 39-14-206. Taking fish caught by another.
- § 39-14-207. Feeding of impounded animals — Care provided by humane society — Recovery of expenses.
- § 39-14-208. Actions deemed theft of guide dogs.
- § 39-14-209. Horse shows.
- § 39-14-210. Societies for prevention of cruelty to animals — Power of governmental agencies working with victimized animals.
- § 39-14-211. Examination of livestock by commissioner of agriculture or other persons.
- § 39-14-212. Aggravated cruelty to animals — Definitions — Construction — Penalty.
- § 39-14-213. Removal of transmitting collars or microchip implants from dogs.
- § 39-14-214. Criminal offenses against animals.
- § 39-14-215. Limitation of liability.
- § 39-14-216. Service animals.
- § 39-14-217. Aggravated cruelty to livestock animals.
- § 39-14-218. “Cremation” for animals defined — Receipt.
- § 39-14-301. Arson.
- § 39-14-302. Aggravated arson.
- § 39-14-303. Setting fire to personal property or land.
- § 39-14-304. Reckless burning.
- § 39-14-305. Leaving fire near woodland unattended.
- § 39-14-306. Setting fires at certain times without permit.
- § 39-14-307. Forfeiture.
- § 39-14-401. Definitions for burglary and related offenses.
- § 39-14-402. Burglary.
- § 39-14-403. Aggravated burglary.
- § 39-14-404. Especially aggravated burglary.
- § 39-14-405. Criminal trespass.
- § 39-14-406. Aggravated criminal trespass.
- § 39-14-407. Trespass by motor vehicle.
- § 39-14-408. Vandalism.
- § 39-14-409. Exceptions.
- § 39-14-410. Timber.
- § 39-14-411. Critical infrastructure vandalism.
- § 39-14-412. Mailbox tampering — Damage or defacement of government property.
- § 39-14-413. Throwing, shooting, etc., object, missile, etc., at trains, buses, motorcycles, vessels, etc.
- § 39-14-414. Equal Access to Public Property Act of 2012 — Protection of state property.
- § 39-14-501. Part definitions.
- § 39-14-502. Offense of littering.
- § 39-14-503. Offense of mitigated criminal littering.
- § 39-14-504. Offense of criminal littering.
- § 39-14-505. Offense of aggravated criminal littering.
- § 39-14-506. Additional penalties.
- § 39-14-507. Motor vehicles transporting litter.
- § 39-14-508. County legislative resolutions for litter control — Regulations — Litter removal by property owners — Publication of resolution — Construction with other laws.