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2010 Tennessee Code
Title 37 - Juveniles
Chapter 1 - Juvenile Courts and Proceedings
Part 6 - Child Sexual Abuse
- 37-1-601 - Prevention of child sexual abuse deemed priority of state Comprehensive approach Purpose and construction of part.
- 37-1-602 - Part definitions Harm to child's health or welfare.
- 37-1-603 - Comprehensive state plan.
- 37-1-604 - Legislative intent relating to investigations, protective services and reports.
- 37-1-605 - Reports of known or suspected child sexual abuse Investigations Notification to parents of abuse on school grounds or while under school supervision Confidentiality of records.
- 37-1-606 - Departmental availability for receiving reports Commencement of investigations Institutional abuse.
- 37-1-607 - Child protective teams Investigations Services.
- 37-1-608 - Protective custody of children.
- 37-1-609 - Photographs and examinations of suspected abuse Video recordings.
- 37-1-610 - Guardian ad litem Parental reimbursement of costs and expenses.
- 37-1-611 - Duties of department of children's services Cooperation with department Publicity and education program.
- 37-1-612 - Confidentiality of records and reports Violations Access to records Confirmation of investigation Anonymity of abuse reporters.
- 37-1-613 - Immunity from civil or criminal liability.
- 37-1-614 - Evidentiary privileges inapplicable in child sexual abuse cases.
- 37-1-615 - Violations Penalties.
- 37-1-616 - Rules and regulations.
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