Tennessee § 29-40-103 - Notice and opportunity for hearing.

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§ 29-40-103. Notice and opportunity for hearing.

Except as otherwise provided in subsection (b), the court may issue an order under this chapter only after notice and opportunity for a hearing, as appropriate in the circumstances. The court may issue an order under this chapter: Without prior notice if the circumstances require issuance of an order before notice is given; After notice and without a prior hearing if the circumstances require issuance of an order before a hearing is held; or After notice and without a hearing if no interested party timely requests a hearing. Acts 2018, ch. 731, § 1. Effective Dates. Acts 2018, ch. 731, § 3. July 1, 2018.

Source: official Tennessee text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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Section 29-40-103 ("Notice and opportunity for hearing.") 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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