Part Definitions

  1. Law
  2. Tennessee Code
  3. Remedies and Special Proceedings
  4. Criminal Injuries Compensation
  5. Trust Fund for Awards to Minors
  6. Part Definitions

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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.


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