Tennessee § 39-13-303 - Kidnapping.
Full text of Tennessee Tennessee Code Annotated § 39-13-303 — Kidnapping., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 39-13-303. Kidnapping.
Kidnapping is false imprisonment as defined in § 39-13-302, under circumstances exposing the other person to substantial risk of bodily injury. Kidnapping is a Class C felony. Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 1; T.C.A., § 39-13-302 ; Acts 1990, ch. 982, § 1; 2008, ch. 1140, § 4. Sentencing Commission Comments. This section defines the offense of kidnapping as false imprisonment plus either of the added elements of (1) substantial risk of bodily injury or (2) involuntary servitude. Compiler's Notes. Former § 39-13-303 was transferred to § 39-13-302 in 1990. Acts 2008, ch. 1140, § 1 provided that the act shall be known and may be cited as the “Tennessee Human Trafficking Act of 2007.” The sentencing commission terminated June 30, 1995. Sentencing Commission Comments have been retained, but do not reflect 1995 or subsequent legislation. Cross-References. Culpability, title 39, ch. 11, part 3. Penalty for Class C felony, § 40-35-111 . Transfer from juvenile court, § 37-1-134 . Textbooks. Tennessee Criminal Practice and Procedure (Raybin), § 28.93. Law Reviews. Two Crimes For The Price of One: The Problem With Kidnapping Statutes in Tennessee and Beyond (Melanie A. Prince), 76 Tenn. L. Rev. 789 (2009).
Frequently Asked Questions About Tennessee § 39-13-303
What does Tennessee Code Annotated § 39-13-303 cover?
Section 39-13-303 ("Kidnapping.") is part of the Tennessee Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Tennessee. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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