2023 Tennessee Code
Title 29 - REMEDIES AND SPECIAL PROCEEDINGS (§§ 29-1-101 — 29-43-101)
Chapter 13 - CRIMINAL INJURIES COMPENSATION (§§ 29-13-101 — 29-13-411)
Part 3 - TRUST FUND FOR AWARDS TO MINORS (§§ 29-13-301 — 29-13-309)
Section 29-13-301 - Part definitions

Universal Citation:
TN Code § 29-13-301 (2023)
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As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires:

  • (1) "Commission" means the Tennessee claims commission created pursuant to § 9-8-301;
  • (2) "Criminal injuries compensation award" means the compensation awarded pursuant to part 1 of this chapter;
  • (3) "Division" means the division of claims and risk management created pursuant to § 9-8-401;
  • (4) "Guardian ad litem" means a responsible adult appointed by the juvenile court to protect the rights and interests of the minor;
  • (5) "Juvenile court" means the court having juvenile court jurisdiction in the county where the minor resides; and
  • (6) "Minor" means any person who has not attained eighteen (18) years of age and who has not been otherwise emancipated.

Acts 1993, ch. 494, § 1; 1994, ch. 808, § 1.


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