Tennessee Code 29-13-409 – Failure by defendant to establish claim for return of funds
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Terms Used In Tennessee Code 29-13-409
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Defendant: means a person who:
(A) Is convicted of a crime in this state. See Tennessee Code 29-13-402 - Escrow: Money given to a third party to be held for payment until certain conditions are met.
- Reporter: Makes a record of court proceedings and prepares a transcript, and also publishes the court's opinions or decisions (in the courts of appeals).
Upon a showing by the defendant that three (3) years have passed since the date the escrow account was established, and that all civil judgments against the defendant have been satisfied, all remaining funds from the escrow account shall be paid to the defendant. If the defendant fails to make such a showing within six (6) months after the expiration of the limitation period, the attorney general and reporter shall turn over the remaining moneys in the escrow account to the criminal injuries compensation fund established by § 29-13-101.