Tenn. Code § 40-14-101 : CRIMINAL PROCEDURE — RIGHTS OF DEFENDANTS — GENERAL PROVISIONS —14-101 - Speedy trial - Right to be heard TEXT PDF In all criminal prosecutions, the accused is entitled to a speedy trial and to be heard in person and by counsel. T.C.A. § 40-14-101 Code 1858, § 4992 (deriv. Const. 1834, art. 1, § 9); Shan., § 6951; Code 1932, § 11492; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 40-2001.