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2023 Tennessee Code
Title 34 - GUARDIANSHIP (§§ 34-1-101 — 34-8-503)
Chapter 3 - CONSERVATORSHIP GENERALLY (§§ 34-3-101 — 34-3-109)
Section 34-3-106 - Rights of respondent
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TN Code § 34-3-106 (2023)
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The respondent has the right to:
- (1) On demand by respondent or the guardian ad litem, a hearing on the issue of disability;
- (2) Present evidence, including testimony or other evidence from a physician, psychologist or senior psychological examiner of the respondent's choosing, and confront, as a cross-examiner, witnesses;
- (3) Appeal the final decision on the petition with the assistance of an attorney ad litem or adversary counsel;
- (4) Attend any hearing;
- (5) Have an attorney ad litem appointed to advocate the interests of the respondent; and
- (6) Request a protective order placing under seal the respondent's financial information and any health information not otherwise protected by § 34-3-105(f).
Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 305, s 4, eff. 5/4/2021.
Amended by 2014 Tenn. Acts, ch. 799, s 1, eff. 7/1/2014.
Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 435, s 28, eff. 7/1/2013.
Acts 1992, ch. 794, § 46; 1996, ch. 1015, § 2; T.C.A. § 34-13-106.
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