Tennessee § 36-5-813 - Liability for fees and costs.
Full text of Tennessee Tennessee Code Annotated § 36-5-813 — Liability for fees and costs., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 36-5-813. Liability for fees and costs.
The individual or entity to whom or to which the request, administrative order or administrative subpoena is issued pursuant to this part and that is enforced by the court pursuant to § 36-5-812 shall be liable for all court costs of the proceedings and shall be liable to the department for the cost of any private, contract or government attorney representing the state and for the time of any of its Title IV-D contractor staff utilized in litigating the administrative order or administrative subpoena. Acts 1997, ch. 551, § 11. Compiler's Notes. Title IV-D of the Social Security Act, referred to in this section, is compiled in 42 U.S.C. § 651 et seq.
Source: official Tennessee text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Tennessee § 36-5-813
What does Tennessee Code Annotated § 36-5-813 cover?
Section 36-5-813 ("Liability for fees and costs.") 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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