In cases where an alleged offense under this part or under title 71, chapter 6, part 1 has been committed against an elderly or vulnerable adult, upon the state's motion, the court shall conduct a hearing to preserve the testimony of the victim within sixty (60) days of the defendant's initial court appearance whether the case originates in general sessions court or criminal court.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 39-15-504
Hearing to preserve testimony of victim
Acts 2017, ch. 466, § 2.
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