16 chapters · 353 sections in this title.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 16-20-101 Legislative findings and intent
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(a) The general assembly finds and declares that:(1) The resolution of felony, misdemeanor and juvenile delinquent disputes can be costly and complex in a judicial setting where the parties involved are necessarily in an adversarial posture and subject to formalized procedures; a…
Tenn. Code Ann. § 16-20-102 Operation by a corporation
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(a) A victim-offender mediation center may be created and operated by a corporation organized to resolve disputes. The corporation shall not be organized for profit and no part of the net earnings may inure to the benefit of any private shareholders or individuals. The majority o…
Tenn. Code Ann. § 16-20-103 Confidential and privileged documents and communications
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(a) All memoranda, work notes or products, or case files of centers established under this chapter are confidential and privileged and are not subject to disclosure in any judicial or administrative proceeding unless the court or administrative tribunal determines that the materi…
Tenn. Code Ann. § 16-20-104 Withdrawal from dispute resolution
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Any person who voluntarily enters a dispute resolution process at a center established under this chapter may revoke the person's consent, withdraw from dispute resolution and seek judicial or administrative redress prior to reaching a written resolution agreement. No legal penal…