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2010 Tennessee Code
Title 71 - Welfare
Chapter 6 - Programs and Services for Abused Persons
Part 1 - Adult Protection
- 71-6-101 - Short title Legislative intent.
- 71-6-102 - Part definitions.
- 71-6-103 - Rules and regulations Reports of abuse or neglect Investigation Providing protective services Consent of adult Duties of other agencies.
- 71-6-104 - Remedies Injunctive relief.
- 71-6-105 - Reporting or investigating parties Immunity from liability Protection from job discrimination.
- 71-6-106 - Privilege for confidential communications.
- 71-6-107 - Provision of protective services without the consent of the adult.
- 71-6-108 - Prohibitions.
- 71-6-109 - Payment for protective services.
- 71-6-110 - Violation of duty to report.
- 71-6-111 - Authority and responsibility of department.
- 71-6-112 - Funding.
- 71-6-113 - Cooperation by other departments Specialized care.
- 71-6-114 - Jurisdiction and venue.
- 71-6-115 - Cooperation by law enforcement officials.
- 71-6-116 - Motion for review of court decree.
- 71-6-117 - Willful abuse, neglect or exploitation prohibited Penalty.
- 71-6-118 - Confidentiality of information, reports and proceedings Penalties.
- 71-6-119 - Physical abuse or gross negligence Elements of offense Penalties.
- 71-6-120 - Right of elderly person or disabled adult to recover for abuse or neglect, sexual abuse, exploitation, or theft.
- 71-6-121 - Posting of contact information on adult protective service.
- 71-6-122 - Toll-free number for reporting elder abuse, neglect or exploitation.
- 71-6-123 - Reporting false accusations Penalties Investigation.
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