# Tenn. Code Ann. § 40-14-104: Access of spouse and counsel

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T40_C14_S40-14-104

## Section

- **Citation:** Tenn. Code Ann. § 40-14-104
- **Heading:** Access of spouse and counsel
- **Jurisdiction:** Tennessee
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** TN Code / Title 40 / Chapter 14 / Section 40-14-104

## Text

The defendant's spouse and counsel, whether the counsel is employed by the defendant or appointed by the court, shall be allowed access to the defendant at all reasonable hours. Code 1858, § 5207; Shan., § 7171; Code 1932, § 11735; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 40-2004.
The defendant's spouse and counsel, whether the counsel is employed by the defendant or appointed by the court, shall be allowed access to the defendant at all reasonable hours.
Code 1858, § 5207; Shan., § 7171; Code 1932, § 11735; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 40-2004.

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