Tennessee § 40-38-116 - Victim's right to a speedy trial.
Full text of Tennessee Tennessee Code Annotated § 40-38-116 — Victim's right to a speedy trial., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 40-38-116. Victim's right to a speedy trial.
In any criminal proceeding in which a continuance is requested, the court shall consider the victim's views and the victim's right to a speedy trial. If the continuance is granted over the victim's objection, the court shall state on the record the reason for the continuance and the procedures that have been taken to avoid further delays. In determining a date for any criminal trial or other important criminal hearing, the court shall consider the interests of the victim's right to a speedy trial. Acts 2000, ch. 804, § 1. Cross-References. Right to speedy trial, Tenn. Const., art. I. § 9, § 40-14-101 .
Source: official Tennessee text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 40-38-116 ("Victim's right to a speedy trial.") 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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