Tennessee Code Title 29. Remedies and Special Proceedings § 29-13-301

(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.