40-38-204 - Notification of opportunity to present impact statement Policy Development of impact statement form. - Tennessee Statutes

40-38-204. Notification of opportunity to present impact statement Policy Development of impact statement form.

(a)  If a defendant is convicted of a felony involving one (1) or more identifiable victims who suffered death or physical, emotional, or financial injury, the department of correction shall ensure notification of the victim or the victim representative and advise the victim or victim representative of the opportunity to present a victim impact statement.

(b)  The department shall establish a policy concerning the victim impact statement. This policy shall include the development of a uniform victim impact statement form. In developing the form, the department shall first consult with the executive director of the district attorneys general conference.

[Acts 1993, ch. 438, § 4.]