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TCA 40-6-307

Use of contents in evidence

FELONYFelony

What does this charge mean?

Evidence obtained through lawful wiretaps and electronic surveillance can be used in court proceedings, subject to specific admissibility requirements.

Penalty Details

ClassificationFelony
Penalty SummaryFelony
Whenever a wire, oral or electronic communication has been intercepted, no part of the contents of the communication and no evidence derived therefrom may be received in evidence in a trial, hearing, or other proceeding in or before any court, grand jury, department, officer, agency, regulatory body, legislative committee, or other authority of the state of Tennessee, or a political subdivision of the state if the disclosure of that information would be in violation of this part or §§ 39-13-601 – 39-13-603.
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TCA Section40-6-307