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Tennessee

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Subjects for this jurisdiction:
Accomplice Liability
Apparel
Bail, Pretrial, Conditional Release, or Conditional Dismissal
Carjacking
Civil and Administrative Actions
Correctional Facilities and Jails
Criminal Intelligence Information and Systems (including Gang Databases)
Curfew
Data Reporting and Sharing
Definition of Gang
Definition of Gang Member
Definition Related to Gang Criminality
Forfeiture
Foster Care and Alternative Placement (Juveniles)
Funding
Graffiti
Juveniles
Nuisance
Participation
Penalties (including Sentencing Enhancement), Fines, and Damages
Prevention, Reduction, and Suppression
Probation, Parole, and Release
Prosecution
Racketeering, Money Laundering, Criminal Enterprise, and Criminal Profiteering
Recruitment, Threats, Intimidation
Schools and Education
Training and Technical Assistance
Weapons
Witnesses and Victims

Accomplice Liability (view all jurisdictions for this subject)

Tenn. Code Ann. § 39-11-402. Criminal responsibility for conduct of another.

Tenn. Code Ann. § 39-11-403. Criminal responsibility for facilitation of felony.

Tenn. Code Ann. § 39-11-411. Accessory after the fact.

Tenn. Code Ann. § 39-12-103. Criminal conspiracy.

Tenn. Code Ann. § 39-12-104. Renunciation defense.

Tenn. Code Ann. § 39-12-105. Incapacity, irresponsibility or immunity of party to attempt, solicitation or conspiracy -- Defenses.

Tenn. Code Ann. § 39-12-107. Grading attempt, solicitation and conspiracy.

Apparel (view all jurisdictions for this subject)

Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-6-4215. Criminal Gang Activity; Rules.

Bail, Pretrial, Conditional Release, or Conditional Dismissal (view all jurisdictions for this subject)

Tenn. Code Ann. § 37-1-137. Commitment of delinquent children to the department of children's services.

Tenn. Code Ann. § 39-17-1324. Offense of possessing a firearm during commission or attempt to commit dangerous felony.

Carjacking (view all jurisdictions for this subject)

Tenn. Code Ann. § 29-34-201. Injuries suffered in committing or attempting to commit felony on property of another -- Recovery barred -- Scope of immunity for one injuring a perpetrator of a criminal offense.

Tenn. Code Ann. § 37-1-137. Commitment of delinquent children to the department of children's services.

Tenn. Code Ann. § 37-1-702. Authority to establish teen court -- Procedure for participation -- Determining factors for participation -- Authority of teen court.

Tenn. Code Ann. § 39-13-404. Carjacking.

Tenn. Code Ann. § 39-17-1301. Part definitions.

Tenn. Code Ann. § 39-17-1324. Offense of possessing a firearm during commission or attempt to commit dangerous felony.

Tenn. Code Ann. § 40-35-121. Criminal Gang Offenses—Enhanced Punishment—Procedure.

Tenn. Code Ann. § 40-35-321. Collection of biological specimens for DNA analysis -- Persons convicted of certain offenses -- Condition of release from imprisonment.

Tenn. Code Ann. § 40-35-501. Release eligibility status -- Calculations.

Civil and Administrative Actions (view all jurisdictions for this subject)

Tenn. Code Ann. § 29-3-101. Definitions -- Maintenance and abatement of nuisance -- Forfeiture of property -- Payment of moneys from forfeiture into general funds.

Tenn. Code Ann. § 29-3-103. Filing of Bill—Parties.

Tenn. Code Ann. § 29-3-109. Discovery.

Tenn. Code Ann. § 29-3-110. Order of Abatement.

Tenn. Code Ann. § 29-3-111. Penalty for violation.

Tenn. Code Ann. § 29-34-201. Injuries suffered in committing or attempting to commit felony on property of another -- Recovery barred -- Scope of immunity for one injuring a perpetrator of a criminal offense.

Tenn. Code Ann. § 40-35-123. Neighborhood Protection Act -- Injunctive relief against offenders entering residential area.

Correctional Facilities and Jails (view all jurisdictions for this subject)

Tenn. Code Ann. § 40-35-501. Release eligibility status -- Calculations.

Criminal Intelligence Information and Systems (including Gang Databases) (view all jurisdictions for this subject)

Tenn. Code Ann. § 38-6-102. Criminal investigation division — Criminal intelligence unit — Investigations into domestic terrorism — Emergency situation traffic stops.

Curfew (view all jurisdictions for this subject)

Tenn. Code Ann. § 39-17-1702. Curfew established -- Exceptions -- Duties of apprehending authority.

Data Reporting and Sharing (view all jurisdictions for this subject)

Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-54-127. Graffiti Removal; Liability.

Tenn. Code Ann. § 10-7-504. Confidential records — Exceptions.

Tenn. Code Ann. § 37-1-137. Commitment of delinquent children to the department of children's services.

Tenn. Code Ann. § 37-1-702. Authority to establish teen court -- Procedure for participation -- Determining factors for participation -- Authority of teen court.

Tenn. Code Ann. § 38-6-102. Criminal investigation division — Criminal intelligence unit — Investigations into domestic terrorism — Emergency situation traffic stops.

Tenn. Code Ann. § 40-6-305. Interception Orders; Grounds.

Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-1-214. Advisory Guidelines for Safe Learning Environments.

Definition of Gang (view all jurisdictions for this subject)

Tenn. Code Ann. § 40-35-121. Criminal Gang Offenses—Enhanced Punishment—Procedure.

Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-6-4215. Criminal Gang Activity; Rules.

Definition of Gang Member (view all jurisdictions for this subject)

Tenn. Code Ann. § 40-35-121. Criminal Gang Offenses—Enhanced Punishment—Procedure.

Definition Related to Gang Criminality (view all jurisdictions for this subject)

Tenn. Code Ann. § 39-12-203. Part definitions. [Organized Crime]

Tenn. Code Ann. § 40-35-121. Criminal Gang Offenses—Enhanced Punishment—Procedure.

Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-6-4215. Criminal Gang Activity; Rules.

Forfeiture (view all jurisdictions for this subject)

Tenn. Code Ann. § 29-3-101. Definitions -- Maintenance and abatement of nuisance -- Forfeiture of property -- Payment of moneys from forfeiture into general funds.

Foster Care and Alternative Placement (Juveniles) (view all jurisdictions for this subject)

Tenn. Code Ann. § 37-1-137. Commitment of delinquent children to the department of children's services.

Funding (view all jurisdictions for this subject)

Tenn. Code Ann. § 29-3-101. Definitions -- Maintenance and abatement of nuisance -- Forfeiture of property -- Payment of moneys from forfeiture into general funds.

Graffiti (view all jurisdictions for this subject)

Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-54-127. Graffiti Removal; Liability.

Tenn. Code Ann. § 29-3-101. Definitions -- Maintenance and abatement of nuisance -- Forfeiture of property -- Payment of moneys from forfeiture into general funds.

Tenn. Code Ann. § 39-14-412. Mailbox Tampering; Graffiti.

Juveniles (view all jurisdictions for this subject)

Tenn. Code Ann. § 29-3-101. Definitions -- Maintenance and abatement of nuisance -- Forfeiture of property -- Payment of moneys from forfeiture into general funds.

Tenn. Code Ann. § 29-3-110. Order of Abatement.

Tenn. Code Ann. § 37-1-134. Transfers to criminal courts.

Tenn. Code Ann. § 37-1-137. Commitment of delinquent children to the department of children's services.

Tenn. Code Ann. § 37-1-702. Authority to establish teen court -- Procedure for participation -- Determining factors for participation -- Authority of teen court.

Tenn. Code Ann. § 39-17-1702. Curfew established -- Exceptions -- Duties of apprehending authority.

Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-6-1027. Gang Awareness Education; Elementary and Middle School.

Nuisance (view all jurisdictions for this subject)

Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-54-127. Graffiti Removal; Liability.

Tenn. Code Ann. § 29-3-101. Definitions -- Maintenance and abatement of nuisance -- Forfeiture of property -- Payment of moneys from forfeiture into general funds.

Tenn. Code Ann. § 29-3-103. Filing of Bill—Parties.

Tenn. Code Ann. § 29-3-109. Discovery.

Tenn. Code Ann. § 29-3-110. Order of Abatement.

Participation (view all jurisdictions for this subject)

Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-6-4215. Criminal Gang Activity; Rules.

Penalties (including Sentencing Enhancement), Fines, and Damages (view all jurisdictions for this subject)

Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-54-127. Graffiti Removal; Liability.

Tenn. Code Ann. § 37-1-137. Commitment of delinquent children to the department of children's services.

Tenn. Code Ann. § 39-11-411. Accessory after the fact.

Tenn. Code Ann. § 39-12-107. Grading attempt, solicitation and conspiracy.

Tenn. Code Ann. § 39-14-412. Mailbox Tampering; Graffiti.

Tenn. Code Ann. § 39-17-1324. Offense of possessing a firearm during commission or attempt to commit dangerous felony.

Tenn. Code Ann. § 40-35-121. Criminal Gang Offenses—Enhanced Punishment—Procedure.

Tenn. Code Ann. § 40-35-321. Collection of biological specimens for DNA analysis -- Persons convicted of certain offenses -- Condition of release from imprisonment.

Tenn. Code Ann. § 40-35-501. Release eligibility status -- Calculations.

Prevention, Reduction, and Suppression (view all jurisdictions for this subject)

Tenn. Code Ann. § 29-3-110. Order of Abatement.

Tenn. Code Ann. § 38-6-102. Criminal investigation division — Criminal intelligence unit — Investigations into domestic terrorism — Emergency situation traffic stops.

Tenn. Code Ann. § 40-35-123. Neighborhood Protection Act -- Injunctive relief against offenders entering residential area.

Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-1-214. Advisory Guidelines for Safe Learning Environments.

Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-6-1027. Gang Awareness Education; Elementary and Middle School.

Probation, Parole, and Release (view all jurisdictions for this subject)

Tenn. Code Ann. § 39-17-1324. Offense of possessing a firearm during commission or attempt to commit dangerous felony.

Tenn. Code Ann. § 40-35-321. Collection of biological specimens for DNA analysis -- Persons convicted of certain offenses -- Condition of release from imprisonment.

Tenn. Code Ann. § 40-35-501. Release eligibility status -- Calculations.

Prosecution (view all jurisdictions for this subject)

Tenn. Code Ann. § 29-3-103. Filing of Bill—Parties.

Tenn. Code Ann. § 29-3-111. Penalty for violation.

Tenn. Code Ann. § 29-34-201. Injuries suffered in committing or attempting to commit felony on property of another -- Recovery barred -- Scope of immunity for one injuring a perpetrator of a criminal offense.

Tenn. Code Ann. § 37-1-137. Commitment of delinquent children to the department of children's services.

Tenn. Code Ann. § 37-1-702. Authority to establish teen court -- Procedure for participation -- Determining factors for participation -- Authority of teen court.

Tenn. Code Ann. § 39-11-402. Criminal responsibility for conduct of another.

Tenn. Code Ann. § 39-11-403. Criminal responsibility for facilitation of felony.

Tenn. Code Ann. § 39-11-411. Accessory after the fact.

Tenn. Code Ann. § 39-12-103. Criminal conspiracy.

Tenn. Code Ann. § 39-12-104. Renunciation defense.

Tenn. Code Ann. § 39-12-105. Incapacity, irresponsibility or immunity of party to attempt, solicitation or conspiracy -- Defenses.

Tenn. Code Ann. § 39-12-107. Grading attempt, solicitation and conspiracy.

Tenn. Code Ann. § 39-12-201. Short title. [Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organization (RICO) Act of 1989]

Tenn. Code Ann. § 39-12-203. Part definitions. [Organized Crime]

Tenn. Code Ann. § 39-13-404. Carjacking.

Tenn. Code Ann. § 39-14-412. Mailbox Tampering; Graffiti.

Tenn. Code Ann. § 39-17-1301. Part definitions.

Tenn. Code Ann. § 39-17-1324. Offense of possessing a firearm during commission or attempt to commit dangerous felony.

Tenn. Code Ann. § 39-17-1702. Curfew established -- Exceptions -- Duties of apprehending authority.

Tenn. Code Ann. § 40-6-305. Interception Orders; Grounds.

Tenn. Code Ann. § 40-35-121. Criminal Gang Offenses—Enhanced Punishment—Procedure.

Tenn. Code Ann. § 40-35-321. Collection of biological specimens for DNA analysis -- Persons convicted of certain offenses -- Condition of release from imprisonment.

Tenn. Code Ann. § 40-35-501. Release eligibility status -- Calculations.

Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-6-4215. Criminal Gang Activity; Rules.

Racketeering, Money Laundering, Criminal Enterprise, and Criminal Profiteering (view all jurisdictions for this subject)

Tenn. Code Ann. § 38-6-102. Criminal investigation division — Criminal intelligence unit — Investigations into domestic terrorism — Emergency situation traffic stops.

Recruitment, Threats, Intimidation (view all jurisdictions for this subject)

Tenn. Code Ann. § 29-3-101. Definitions -- Maintenance and abatement of nuisance -- Forfeiture of property -- Payment of moneys from forfeiture into general funds.

Schools and Education (view all jurisdictions for this subject)

Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-1-214. Advisory Guidelines for Safe Learning Environments.

Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-6-1027. Gang Awareness Education; Elementary and Middle School.

Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-6-4215. Criminal Gang Activity; Rules.

Training and Technical Assistance (view all jurisdictions for this subject)

Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-1-214. Advisory Guidelines for Safe Learning Environments.

Weapons (view all jurisdictions for this subject)

Tenn. Code Ann. § 39-17-1301. Part definitions.

Tenn. Code Ann. § 39-17-1324. Offense of possessing a firearm during commission or attempt to commit dangerous felony.

Witnesses and Victims (view all jurisdictions for this subject)

Tenn. Code Ann. § 29-3-103. Filing of Bill—Parties.

Tenn. Code Ann. § 29-3-109. Discovery.

Tenn. Code Ann. § 29-3-110. Order of Abatement.

Tenn. Code Ann. § 29-34-201. Injuries suffered in committing or attempting to commit felony on property of another -- Recovery barred -- Scope of immunity for one injuring a perpetrator of a criminal offense.

Tenn. Code Ann. § 37-1-134. Transfers to criminal courts.

Tenn. Code Ann. § 37-1-702. Authority to establish teen court -- Procedure for participation -- Determining factors for participation -- Authority of teen court.

Tenn. Code Ann. § 38-6-102. Criminal investigation division — Criminal intelligence unit — Investigations into domestic terrorism — Emergency situation traffic stops.

Tenn. Code Ann. § 39-12-103. Criminal conspiracy.

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