Tennessee § 39-15-504 - Hearing to preserve testimony of victim.
Full text of Tennessee Tennessee Code Annotated § 39-15-504 — Hearing to preserve testimony of victim., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 39-15-504. Hearing to preserve testimony of victim.
In cases where an alleged offense under this part or under title 71, chapter 6, part 1 has been committed against an elderly or vulnerable adult, upon the state's motion, the court shall conduct a hearing to preserve the testimony of the victim within sixty (60) days of the defendant's initial court appearance whether the case originates in general sessions court or criminal court. Acts 2017, ch. 466, § 2. Compiler's Notes. Acts 2017, ch. 466, § 1 provided that the act, which enacted this section, shall be known and may be cited as the “Elderly and Vulnerable Adult Protection Act.”
Source: official Tennessee text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 39-15-504 ("Hearing to preserve testimony of victim.") 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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