Victims of Crime Have the Right to: 

• Confer with the prosecution.
• Be present at all proceedings where the defendant has the right to be present.
• Be free from intimidation, harassment, and abuse throughout the criminal justice process.
• Be informed of all proceedings and the release, transfer, escape or recapture of the accused  or convicted person.
• A speedy trial or disposition and a prompt and final conclusion of the case  after the conviction or sentence.
• Restitution from the offender.
• Be heard, when relevant, at all critical stages of the criminal justice process.
• Be informed of each of these rights established for victims.

 
(Tennessee Constitution Article I, § 35 – Rights of victims of crimes)