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Terms Used In Tennessee Code 40-38-117

  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Person: includes a corporation, firm, company or association. See Tennessee Code 1-3-105

Any victim of crime has the right to refuse a request by the defendant, the defendant’s attorney or any other person acting on behalf of the defendant for an interview or other communication with the victim.