Tennessee § 37-1-177 - Person filing for commitment.
Full text of Tennessee Tennessee Code Annotated § 37-1-177 — Person filing for commitment., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 37-1-177. Person filing for commitment.
If an evaluation under § 37-1-128(d) shows that a child may be subject to commitment to the temporary legal custody of the department, the juvenile court may direct any person it determines to be suitable for the purpose to file a complaint under § 37-1-175 . Acts 2000, ch. 947, § 7.
Frequently Asked Questions About Tennessee § 37-1-177
What does Tennessee Code Annotated § 37-1-177 cover?
Section 37-1-177 ("Person filing for commitment.") 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.
How do I cite Tennessee § 37-1-177?
A common citation format is "Tennessee Code Annotated § 37-1-177" (Tennessee). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Tennessee law?
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How does Tennessee § 37-1-177 apply to my situation?
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