TCA 39-15-504
Preservation of testimony of victim
PENDINGUnknown
What does this charge mean?
In cases involving abuse, neglect, or exploitation of an elderly or vulnerable adult, the state can ask the court to preserve the victim's testimony through a recorded deposition if the victim cannot attend trial due to illness or disability. The court must hold a hearing within 15 days and schedule the deposition within 60 days. The law assumes elderly and vulnerable adults automatically need this protection.
Penalty Details
ClassificationUnknown
Penalty SummaryClassification not specified
In a case where an alleged offense under this part has been committed against an elderly or vulnerable adult, the state may make a motion that the testimony of the victim be preserved. Upon the filing of the motion, the court shall set a hearing on that motion within fifteen (15) days. At the hearing, the court shall set a date for the deposition of the victim to be taken. The date for the deposition of the victim must be within sixty (60) days of the filing of the original motion. Rule 15 of the Tennessee Rules of Criminal Procedure governs the manner by which the court is to proceed. It is presumed that a victim under this part needs to have testimony preserved. Rule 15 of the Tennessee Rules of Criminal Procedure governs all other motions to preserve testimony of a witness, made by either party.
View on official sourceLast verified: Feb 25, 2026
Quick Facts
PENDING
TCA Section39-15-504