The office of the district attorney general shall notify, in writing, each victim of a violent crime who may be eligible for compensation under the Criminal Injuries Compensation Act, compiled in title 29, chapter 13, of the methods by which the victim may obtain compensation. The written notice shall be substantially in the form and content as prescribed by the state treasurer. In cases involving the death of a victim, the notification shall be given to the closest relative to the deceased victim. For purposes of this section, “closest relative” has the same meaning as that given in § 34-1-101.
Structure 2021 Tennessee Code
Part 1 - Victims' Bill of Rights
§ 40-38-106. Property Offenses — Rights of Victims
§ 40-38-108. Immunity for Failure to Comply
§ 40-38-109. Notice to Crime Victims of Eligibility for Compensation
§ 40-38-113. Information Required to Be Provided to Victim by Law Enforcement Agencies
§ 40-38-117. Victim's Right to Refuse Interview With Defendant