Illegal Use of Telecommunication Device by Minor

1. Law
2. Tennessee Code
3. Juveniles
4. Juvenile Courts and Proceedings
5. General Provisions
6. Illegal Use of Telecommunication Device by Minor

1. A minor commits illegal use of a telecommunication device who:
   1. Intentionally or knowingly, by use of a telecommunication device, transmits, distributes, publishes, or disseminates a photograph, video, or other material that contains a sexually explicit image of a minor; or
   2. Intentionally possesses a photograph, video, or other material that contains a sexually explicit image of a minor.
2. A minor does not violate subdivision (a)(2) if:
   1. The minor did not solicit the photograph, video, or other material; and
   2. The minor:
      1. Deleted the photograph, video, or other material; or
      2. Reported the photograph, video, or other material to the minor's parent or legal guardian or to a school or law enforcement official.
3. Illegal use of a telecommunication device committed under subsection (a) is considered an unruly act, for which a court may make a disposition as authorized by § 37-1-132.

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