§ 37-10-403. Immunity From Criminal and Civil Liability
No parent or legal guardian shall be criminally prosecuted nor civilly liable for failure to comply with the provisions of this part.
§ 37-10-501. Promotion of Parental Help Line for Prevention of Child Abuse
In an effort to inform the citizens of Tennessee of a free resource for families and reduce instances of child abuse, the following measures shall be performed. All public transportation buses within the state of Tennessee are urged to promote the existence of a parental help line organized by the nonprofit organization Prevent Child Abuse […]
§ 37-11-101. Legislative Findings and Intent
The general assembly hereby finds, determines, and declares that the commission of violent crimes by juveniles exacts an unacceptable toll on the fiscal resources of both state and local governments and thereby increases the financial burden upon the taxpayers of this state. It is the intent of the general assembly in enacting this chapter to […]
§ 37-11-102. Part Definitions
As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires: “Convicted” and “conviction” means a plea of guilty or a verdict of guilty by a judge or jury, and includes a plea of no contest accepted by the court; “Juvenile” means a person under eighteen (18) years of age; and “Violent crime” means a felony […]
§ 37-11-103. Disposition of Juvenile Fines — Youthful Offender System Fund
Each juvenile who is convicted as an adult of a violent crime shall be required to pay any fine imposed by the court to the clerk of such court, who shall allocate the fine as follows: Five percent (5%) shall be retained by the clerk for administrative costs incurred pursuant to this section. Such amount […]
§ 37-10-402. Conflict With Religious Tenets and Practices of Parent
In the absence of an epidemic or immediate threat thereof, this section does not apply to any child whose parent or guardian files with proper authorities a signed, written statement that such immunization and other preventative measures conflict with the religious tenets and practices of the parent or guardian affirmed under penalties of perjury.
§ 37-10-209. Distribution of Materials Concerning Missing Children — Solicitation of Contributions
No organization shall solicit contributions for the purpose of distributing materials containing information relating to missing children unless it complies with all of the following requirements: Such organization has been incorporated under title 48, Chapters 51 68, or the nonprofit corporation law of another state prior to the time of the solicitation of contributions, or […]
§ 37-10-301. Legislative Intent and Findings
It is the intent of the general assembly in enacting this parental consent provision to further the important and compelling state interests of: Protecting minors against their own immaturity; Fostering the family structure and preserving it as a viable social unit; and Protecting the rights of parents to rear children who are members of their […]
§ 37-10-302. Part Definitions
As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires: “Abortion” means the use of any instrument, medicine, drug, or any other substance or device with intent to terminate the pregnancy of a woman known to be pregnant with intent other than to increase the probability of a live birth, to preserve the life or […]
§ 37-10-303. Written Consent Required — Petition for Waiver
No person shall perform an abortion on an unemancipated minor unless such person or such person’s agent first obtains the written consent of one (1) parent or the legal guardian of the minor. The consent shall be signed. The person shall obtain some written documentation, other than the written consent itself, that purports to establish […]