Tennessee § 40-38-612 - Effect of program participation on custody or visitation orders.
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§ 40-38-612. Effect of program participation on custody or visitation orders.
Nothing in this part, including participation in the program created by this part, shall affect custody or visitation orders in effect prior to or during program participation. Program participation does not constitute evidence of domestic abuse, stalking, human trafficking, or any sexual offense and shall not be considered for purposes of making an order allocating parental responsibilities or parenting time, except that a court may consider practical measures to keep a program participant's confidential address confidential when making an order allocating parental responsibilities or parenting time. Acts 2018, ch. 1004, § 1. Compiler's Notes. Acts 2018, ch. 1004, § 4 provided that the secretary of state is authorized to promulgate rules in accordance with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5, to implement the provisions of this act. Cross-References. Confidentiality of public records, § 10-7-504 .
Source: official Tennessee text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Tennessee Code Annotated § 40-38-612 cover?
Section 40-38-612 ("Effect of program participation on custody or visitation orders.") 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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