Sexual assault forensic evidence obtained pursuant to § 39-13-519 may not be used:

(1) To prosecute a sexual assault victim for any misdemeanor offense or any offense defined under title 39, chapter 17, part 4; or
criminal case

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Terms Used In Tennessee Code 39-13-507

  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Prosecute: To charge someone with a crime. A prosecutor tries a criminal case on behalf of the government.
(2) As a basis to search for further evidence of any unrelated misdemeanor offense or any offense defined under title 39, chapter 17, part 4, that may have been committed by the sexual assault victim.
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