Tennessee § 37-1-111 - Venue.
Full text of Tennessee Tennessee Code Annotated § 37-1-111 — Venue., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 37-1-111. Venue.
A proceeding under this part may be commenced in the county in which the child resides. If delinquent or unruly conduct is alleged, the proceeding may be commenced in the county in which the acts constituting the alleged delinquent or unruly conduct occurred. If dependency or neglect is alleged, the proceeding may be brought in the county in which the child is present when it is commenced. Proceedings to terminate parental rights shall be brought pursuant to § 36-1-113. If unruly conduct is alleged against a child in the custody of the department of children's services, the proceeding may be brought in the juvenile court exercising continuing jurisdiction under § 37-1-103 or it may be brought in the juvenile court that issued the order granting custody to the department. Acts 1970, ch. 600, § 11; 1971, ch. 189, § 4; 1983, ch. 435, § 3; T.C.A., § 37-211; Acts 1995, ch. 532, §§ 9, 10; 2011, ch. 275, § 1. Rule Reference. This section is referred to in Rule 3 of the Tennessee Rules of Juvenile Procedure. Textbooks. Tennessee Criminal Practice and Procedure (Raybin), § 8.3. Law Reviews. Rules of Procedure for Courts with Juvenile Jurisdiction in Tennessee (R.B.J. Campbelle, Jr.), 18 No. 2 Tenn. B.J. 20 (1982).
Frequently Asked Questions About Tennessee § 37-1-111
What does Tennessee Code Annotated § 37-1-111 cover?
Section 37-1-111 ("Venue.") 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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