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2023 Tennessee Code
Title 37 - JUVENILES (§§ 37-1-NEW — 37-11-103)
Chapter 2 - PLACEMENT OF JUVENILES (§§ 37-2-101 — 37-2-605)
Part 2 - COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN'S SERVICES ACT OF 1979 (§§ 37-2-201 — 37-2-208)
Section 37-2-202 - Authority to establish department
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TN Code § 37-2-202 (2023)
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The various counties are hereby authorized to establish and operate a department of children's services to take custody and guardianship of the person of any child adjudicated dependent and neglected, unruly or delinquent by a juvenile court and placed in the custody of such department.
Acts 1979, ch. 143, § 2; T.C.A., § 37-402.
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