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Current as of January 02, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) The juvenile court shall be authorized to terminate the rights of a parent or guardian to a child upon the grounds and pursuant to the procedures set forth in title 36, chapter 1, part 1.
(b) Upon entering an order to terminate parental or guardian rights to a child, the court shall award guardianship or partial guardianship of the child as provided in the relevant provisions of title 36, chapter 1, part 1.
(c) The effect of the court's order terminating parental or guardian rights shall be as provided in § 36-1-113.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Tennessee Code Title 37. Juveniles § 37-1-147 - last updated January 02, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tn/title-37-juveniles/tn-code-sect-37-1-147/
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