Tennessee · Statutes
Chapter 1
188 sections
188 sections
- Tenn. Code Ann. § 37-1-210Clerks of general sessions courts
- Tenn. Code Ann. § 37-1-211Clerks of special juvenile courts
- Tenn. Code Ann. § 37-1-212Rules and regulations
- Tenn. Code Ann. § 37-1-213Deputies
- Tenn. Code Ann. § 37-1-214Compensation of judges pro tempore
- Tenn. Code Ann. § 37-1-301Short title
- Tenn. Code Ann. § 37-1-302Petition for post-commitment relief
- Tenn. Code Ann. § 37-1-303Filing of petition - Designation of judge to hear and determine petition
- Tenn. Code Ann. § 37-1-304Contents of petition
- Tenn. Code Ann. § 37-1-305Grounds for relief
- Tenn. Code Ann. § 37-1-306Court action upon receipt of petition
- Tenn. Code Ann. § 37-1-307Petition not to be dismissed for failure to follow form - Amended petition
- Tenn. Code Ann. § 37-1-308Application for habeas corpus - When allowed
- Tenn. Code Ann. § 37-1-309Grounds for dismissal of petition - Hearing on petition - Issuance of orders or stays
- Tenn. Code Ann. § 37-1-310Appearance of petitioner at hearing - Transportation of petitioner
- Tenn. Code Ann. § 37-1-311Scope of hearing
- Tenn. Code Ann. § 37-1-312Grounds for relief "previously determined" or "waived" defined
- Tenn. Code Ann. § 37-1-313Documents and records furnished to indigent petitioner
- Tenn. Code Ann. § 37-1-314District attorney general to represent state - Attorney general and reporter to represent state on appeal
- Tenn. Code Ann. § 37-1-315Withdrawal or amendment of petition - Technical defects not grounds for dismissal without opportunity to amend
- Tenn. Code Ann. § 37-1-316Evidence - Oral testimony, depositions, affidavits
- Tenn. Code Ann. § 37-1-317Relief granted - Costs - Final order - Record of counsel's consultations with petitioner
- Tenn. Code Ann. § 37-1-318Copies of final judgment
- Tenn. Code Ann. § 37-1-319Delayed appeal - Grounds for granting - Finality of order
- Tenn. Code Ann. § 37-1-320Indigency
- Tenn. Code Ann. § 37-1-321Finality of order - Appeal
- Tenn. Code Ann. § 37-1-322Promulgation of rules by supreme court - Release of petitioner on bail or temporary custody
- Tenn. Code Ann. § 37-1-401Part definitions
- Tenn. Code Ann. § 37-1-402Purpose and construction of part
- Tenn. Code Ann. § 37-1-403Reporting of brutality, abuse, neglect or child sexual abuse - Notification to parents of abuse on school grounds or under school supervision - Confidentiality of records
- Tenn. Code Ann. § 37-1-404Retention of custody of child by hospital or physician - Protective custody
- Tenn. Code Ann. § 37-1-405Reference of reported cases to local director - Notice to judge
- Tenn. Code Ann. § 37-1-406Availability for receiving reports - Commencement of investigations - Examination and observation of child - Reports - Services provided - Investigators - Interpreter for child who is deaf or hard of hearing
- Tenn. Code Ann. § 37-1-407Guidelines for child safety training programs
- Tenn. Code Ann. § 37-1-408Development of guidelines for identifying and reporting signs of child abuse, child sexual abuse, and human trafficking of children - Annual child abuse training program for teachers
- Tenn. Code Ann. § 37-1-409Reports confidential - Authorized access to information - Penalty for violation
- Tenn. Code Ann. § 37-1-410Immunity from civil or criminal liability for reporting abuse - Damages for employment change because of making report
- Tenn. Code Ann. § 37-1-411Evidentiary privileges not applicable to child abuse cases
- Tenn. Code Ann. § 37-1-412Violation of duty to report - Power of juvenile court - Penalty
- Tenn. Code Ann. § 37-1-413False reporting of child sexual abuse or false accusation that a child has sustained any wound, injury, disability or physical or mental condition caused by brutality, abuse or neglect - Penalty
- Tenn. Code Ann. § 37-1-414Persons working with children - Fingerprinting - Release of investigative and criminal records
- Tenn. Code Ann. § 37-1-415Cooperation of landlord or person in control of residential rental property with investigation of child abuse or neglect
- Tenn. Code Ann. § 37-1-501Creation and membership of council
- Tenn. Code Ann. § 37-1-502Rules, regulations and by-laws - Officers - Recommending rules to supreme court - Development of plan to establish demonstration sites
- Tenn. Code Ann. § 37-1-503Executive secretary of council
- Tenn. Code Ann. § 37-1-504Annual meeting - Subject matter
- Tenn. Code Ann. § 37-1-505Annual meeting - Expenses
- Tenn. Code Ann. § 37-1-506[Repealed]Repealed
- Tenn. Code Ann. § 37-1-507Program to reimburse counties for costs of inpatient mental health evaluations, examinations and detention of juveniles charged as adults - Rules and regulations
- Tenn. Code Ann. § 37-1-601Prevention of child sexual abuse deemed priority of state - Comprehensive approach - Purpose and construction of part
- Tenn. Code Ann. § 37-1-602Part definitions - Harm to child's health or welfare
- Tenn. Code Ann. § 37-1-603Comprehensive state plan
- Tenn. Code Ann. § 37-1-604Legislative intent relating to investigations, protective services and reports
- Tenn. Code Ann. § 37-1-605Reports of known or suspected child sexual abuse - Investigations - Notification to parents of abuse on school grounds or while under school supervision - Confidentiality of records
- Tenn. Code Ann. § 37-1-606Departmental availability for receiving reports - Commencement of investigations - Institutional abuse
- Tenn. Code Ann. § 37-1-607Child protective teams - Investigations - Services
- Tenn. Code Ann. § 37-1-608Protective custody of children
- Tenn. Code Ann. § 37-1-609Photographs and examinations of suspected abuse - Video recordings
- Tenn. Code Ann. § 37-1-610Guardian ad litem - Parental reimbursement of costs and expenses
- Tenn. Code Ann. § 37-1-611Duties of department of children's services - Cooperation with department - Publicity and education program
- Tenn. Code Ann. § 37-1-612Confidentiality of records and reports - Violations - Access to records - Confirmation of investigation - Anonymity of abuse reporters
- Tenn. Code Ann. § 37-1-613Immunity from civil or criminal liability
- Tenn. Code Ann. § 37-1-614Evidentiary privileges inapplicable in child sexual abuse cases
- Tenn. Code Ann. § 37-1-615Violations - Penalties
- Tenn. Code Ann. § 37-1-616Rules and regulations
- Tenn. Code Ann. § 37-1-701Short title
- Tenn. Code Ann. § 37-1-702Authority to establish teen court - Procedure for participation - Determining factors for participation - Authority of teen court
- Tenn. Code Ann. § 37-1-703Authority of teen court
- Tenn. Code Ann. § 37-1-704Empaneling teen court members
- Tenn. Code Ann. § 37-1-705Legislative intent - Location of teen court proceedings - Immunity of participants - Confidentiality
- Tenn. Code Ann. § 37-1-706Construction of part
- Tenn. Code Ann. § 37-1-801Power of the juvenile courts to appoint a permanent guardian
- Tenn. Code Ann. § 37-1-802Who may be appointed permanent guardian - Criteria for children and permanent guardian - Best interests determination
- Tenn. Code Ann. § 37-1-803Permanent guardianship not a termination of parent child relationship - Visitation, contact and sharing of information
- Tenn. Code Ann. § 37-1-804Custody - Rights and responsibilities of permanent guardian - Liability
- Tenn. Code Ann. § 37-1-805Jurisdiction of court
- Tenn. Code Ann. § 37-1-806Modification or termination
- Tenn. Code Ann. § 37-1-807Monetary support of the child - How child claimed for tax purposes
- Tenn. Code Ann. § 37-1-901Short title
- Tenn. Code Ann. § 37-1-902Legislative intent - Goals of zero to three court programs
- Tenn. Code Ann. § 37-1-903Establishment of zero to three court programs and safe baby court programs - Location - Administration
- Tenn. Code Ann. § 37-1-904No right to participate in zero to three court program established
- Tenn. Code Ann. § 37-1-905No limitation on ability to create and maintain zero to three court program
- Tenn. Code Ann. § 37-1-906Referral of juvenile court matter to safe baby court program
- Tenn. Code Ann. § 37-1-907Application for grants not precluded
- Tenn. Code Ann. § 37-1-908Termination of participation in safe baby court program
- Tenn. Code Ann. § 37-1-909Safe baby court advisory committee
- Tenn. Code Ann. § 37-1-910[Repealed]Repealed