TCA 37-1-143
Out-of-state custody and supervision
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What does this charge mean?
A Tennessee court can place a child in the custody of someone in another state, and can ask that other state's court to supervise the child there—with the written consent of both courts. A copy of the court order goes to the other state's court to establish supervision.
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Subject to the provisions of this part governing dispositions and to the extent that funds of the county are available, the court may place a child in the custody of a suitable person in another state. On obtaining the written consent of a juvenile court of another state, the court of this state may order that the child be placed under the supervision of a probation officer or other appropriate person designated by the accepting court. One (1) certified copy of the order shall be sent to the accepting court and another filed with the clerk of the county of the requesting court of this state.
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TCA Section37-1-143