Statutes | Tenn. Code Ann. ยง 29-13-301 | 2025
As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires:
(1) "Commission" means the Tennessee claims commission created pursuant to § 9-8-301
(2) "Criminal injuries compensation award" means the compensation awarded pursuant to part 1 of this chapter
(3) "Division" means the division of claims and risk management created pursuant to § 9-8-401
(4) "Guardian ad litem" means a responsible adult appointed by the juvenile court to protect the rights and interests of the minor
(5) "Juvenile court" means the court having juvenile court jurisdiction in the county where the minor resides and
(6) "Minor" means any person who has not attained eighteen (18) years of age and who has not been otherwise emancipated.