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Tenn. Code § 40-35-102: Tenn. Code Ann. § 40-35-102
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This statute establishes sentencing principles and purposes for Tennessee criminal law, including promoting justice, fair treatment, deterrence, rehabilitation, and restitution while excluding bias based on protected characteristics.
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