(a) Any victim of crime may have a crime victim advocate from a crime assistance program or a victim-witness coordinator as provided for in § 8-7-206 present at any defense interviews with the victim. This section applies if practical and if the presence of the crime victim advocate or victim-witness coordinator does not cause any unnecessary delay in the investigation or prosecution of the case. The role of the crime victim advocate or victim-witness coordinator is to provide emotional support to the victim.
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Terms Used In Tennessee Code 40-38-115

  • Victim advocate: work with prosecutors and assist the victims of a crime.
(b) As used in subsection (a), “crime assistance program” includes, but is not limited to, programs that provide appropriate counseling and support to victims.
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