Tennessee § 34-8-402 - Effect of registration.
Full text of Tennessee Tennessee Code Annotated § 34-8-402 — Effect of registration., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 34-8-402. Effect of registration.
Upon registration of a conservatorship or guardianship or protective order from another state, the guardian or conservator may exercise in this state all powers authorized in the order of appointment except as prohibited under the laws of this state, including maintaining actions and proceedings in this state and, if the guardian or conservator is not a resident of this state, subject to any conditions imposed upon nonresident parties. A court of this state may grant any relief available under this chapter and other law of this state to enforce a registered order. Acts 2010, ch. 817, § 1.
Source: official Tennessee text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Tennessee § 34-8-402
What does Tennessee Code Annotated § 34-8-402 cover?
Section 34-8-402 ("Effect of registration.") is part of the Tennessee Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Tennessee. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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