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2020 Tennessee Code
Title 37 - Juveniles
Chapter 1 - Juvenile Courts and Proceedings
Part 1 - General Provisions
§ 37-1-111. Venue
Universal Citation: TN Code § 37-1-111 (2020)
- A proceeding under this part may be commenced in the county in which the child resides.
- If delinquent or unruly conduct is alleged, the proceeding may be commenced in the county in which the acts constituting the alleged delinquent or unruly conduct occurred.
- If dependency or neglect is alleged, the proceeding may be brought in the county in which the child is present when it is commenced.
- Proceedings to terminate parental rights shall be brought pursuant to § 36-1-113.
- If unruly conduct is alleged against a child in the custody of the department of children's services, the proceeding may be brought in the juvenile court exercising continuing jurisdiction under § 37-1-103 or it may be brought in the juvenile court that issued the order granting custody to the department.
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