Tennessee § 40-38-503 - Purpose.
Full text of Tennessee Tennessee Code Annotated § 40-38-503 — Purpose., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 40-38-503. Purpose.
Notwithstanding its association with the Tennessee sheriffs' association, the purpose of the victim notification system is to increase the safety of victims of crime by providing access to timely and reliable information about the custody status of offenders in county jails. This information in the victim notification system shall be available twenty-four (24) hours a day over the telephone, through the internet or by e-mail. Victims of crime and other concerned citizens can register to be notified immediately in the event of an offender's release, transfer or escape. Acts 2009, ch. 488, § 2. Compiler's Notes. Victims can register with the Statewide Automated Victim Information Notification (SAVIN) system by phone at 1-888-868-4631 or at the TN SAVIN website, https://www.vinelink.com/#/home/site/43000.
Frequently Asked Questions About Tennessee § 40-38-503
What does Tennessee Code Annotated § 40-38-503 cover?
Section 40-38-503 ("Purpose.") 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.
How do I cite Tennessee § 40-38-503?
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Is this the official text of Tennessee law?
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